I do not write now for any purpose of controversy, but simply that my position may not be misunderstood.
I am, Gentlemen, your faithful servant,
Charles Sumner.
FOOTNOTES
[1] Afterwards Minister and Consul General to the Government of Hayti.
[2] Post, Vol. XIV. pp. 228-231.
[3] Blackstone, Commentaries, Vol. IV. p. 278.
[4] Post, p. 22.
[5] Post, pp. 113, 123.