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nts of the hostile territory. This exemption extends even to the case of an absolute and unqualified conquest of the enemy's country. Elements of International Law, p. 421. John Quincy Adams, in a letter to the Secretary of State dated August 22, 1815, says: Our object is the restoration of all property, including slaves, which, by the usages of war among civilized nations, ought not to have been taken. All private property on shore was of that description. It was entitled by the la President of the United States. Was he ignorant of their existence, or did he seek to cover up his violation of them by a deceptive use of language? It may not be unseasonable to repeat here the words of John Quincy Adams in his letter of August 22, 1815, as above stated: Our object is the restoration of all the property, including slaves, which, by the usages of war among civilized nations, ought not to have been taken. Let posterity answer the questions: Who were the revolutionists