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7007. PRIZES, Restitution.—

The restitution
of the prizes [which French privateers
might bring into the ports of the United
States], is understood to be inconsistent with
the rules which govern such cases, and would,
therefore, be unjustifiable towards the other
party.—
To George Hammond. Washington ed. iii, 573. Ford ed., vi, 286.
(Pa., June. 1793)