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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... Virginia . Many of them had reached the shores of Virginia as servants , doomed , according to the severe laws of that age , to a temporary servitude . Some of them even were convicts ; but it must be remembered the crimes of which they ...
... Virginia . Many of them had reached the shores of Virginia as servants , doomed , according to the severe laws of that age , to a temporary servitude . Some of them even were convicts ; but it must be remembered the crimes of which they ...
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... Virginia is divided , let this question be determined which way it will . One half of the people , at least , wish amendments to be obtained ... Virginia first discovered the defects of the existing Confederacy VIRGINIA CONVENTION . 255.
... Virginia is divided , let this question be determined which way it will . One half of the people , at least , wish amendments to be obtained ... Virginia first discovered the defects of the existing Confederacy VIRGINIA CONVENTION . 255.
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... Virginia . In fact , Mr. Willie Jones said he copied them from Virginia , as , on reference to Mr. Elliot's Reports , they will be found to be . They proposed twenty - six amendments to the Constitution ; all for the purpose of laying ...
... Virginia . In fact , Mr. Willie Jones said he copied them from Virginia , as , on reference to Mr. Elliot's Reports , they will be found to be . They proposed twenty - six amendments to the Constitution ; all for the purpose of laying ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 13 |
CHAPTER II | 36 |
Quotations showing the Character of the People who came | 90 |
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