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solemn assurances that orders had already been sent out to Amer 

 ica for the discontinuance of such measures, and for a return to 

 the practice of modern and civilized war, provided the same 

 course shall in future be adhered to by those whom I lament to 

 call our enemies. 



This was the only practical result that could be hoped for from 

 pursuing the subject further. An inquiry, which party first re 

 sorted to practices which both equally disclaim in principle, and 

 justify only on the ground of retaliation, could now only produce 

 fruitless recriminations, tending more to irritation than to peace. 

 I therefore let the matter rest there, but with the full purpose of 

 renewing it, should the expectations now held out be ultimately 

 disappointed. 



1 am, with great truth and regard, sir, 



Your most faithful humble servant, 



GRENVILLE. 



