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their nature, susceptible of valuation in money, in the manner most usual, and upon the principles of equity and justice always recognized by independent nations, for the ascertainment of their relative rights and obligations in such matters. . . . Respectfully, your obedient servant, A. G. Magrath. To Hon. W. Hayne, special envoy from the State of South Carolina to the President of the United States. letters of Senators of seceding States to Hon. I. W. Hayne Washington City, January 15, 1861. Hon. Isaac W. Hayne. sir: We are apprised that you visit Washington, as an envoy from the State of South Carolina, bearing a communication from the Governor of your State to the President of the United States, in relation to Fort Sumter. Without knowing its contents, we venture to request you to defer its delivery to the President for a few days, or until you and he have considered the suggestions which we beg leave to submit. We know that the possession of Fort Sumter by troops