The argument has been presented (on another message booard) that 1836 comes well after 1805. That point I will not argue, but as we both seem to agree on, the Federal government was not let out of this contract nor any provision waived in 1836. Is that correct????

Did you know that South Carolina offered to pay for Sumter? If so do you know the reply they received? I can post these ASAP if you wish, but they will make LONG posts.

GP