An Argument on the Unconstitutionality of Slavery: Embracing an Abstract of the Proceedings of the National and State Conventions on this Subject |
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... opposition , except from Massachusetts , because we were content to receive in exchange multiplied commercial benefits and enlarged territorial limits . " The next stride that slavery made over the Consti- tution was the admission of ...
... opposition , except from Massachusetts , because we were content to receive in exchange multiplied commercial benefits and enlarged territorial limits . " The next stride that slavery made over the Consti- tution was the admission of ...
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... oppose in this contest , and , if it continues , what may be the conse- quences , our own particular misfortunes are accounted by us as part of our distress . " Extract from the Address to the American People by Congress , May 8 , 1778 ...
... oppose in this contest , and , if it continues , what may be the conse- quences , our own particular misfortunes are accounted by us as part of our distress . " Extract from the Address to the American People by Congress , May 8 , 1778 ...
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... opposition of Samuel Adams and Mr. Hancock , had , in fact , special reference to the slaves in the Southern States ; and it will be found that , with slight amendments , retaining , however , all the principles contended for , they ...
... opposition of Samuel Adams and Mr. Hancock , had , in fact , special reference to the slaves in the Southern States ; and it will be found that , with slight amendments , retaining , however , all the principles contended for , they ...
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... very jealous , they satisfied their consciences to its other provisions ; and , after these amendments were adopted by congress , they ceased their opposition . " All fighting , no pay , and no provisions 44 OBSERVATIONS OF.
... very jealous , they satisfied their consciences to its other provisions ; and , after these amendments were adopted by congress , they ceased their opposition . " All fighting , no pay , and no provisions 44 OBSERVATIONS OF.
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... opposition to encounter , both from secret and open foes ; and we must be thankful they accomplished as much as they did , and now help carry out their principles of liberty , either upon the foundation they laid , or upon others ...
... opposition to encounter , both from secret and open foes ; and we must be thankful they accomplished as much as they did , and now help carry out their principles of liberty , either upon the foundation they laid , or upon others ...
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