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repay us. To have in diplomatic positions at the various capitals a 
large proportion of men thoroughly fitted, not only as regards char- 
acter and intelligence, but also as regards experience and acquaint- 
ance, and to have them enabled to exert their abilities under the best 
conditions, would be, from every point of view, of the greatest 
advantage to our country, materially and politically, and would give 
strength to our policy throughout the world. 
