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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, 



GKENVILLE. 



