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How many of the southern slaves would now be in bondage according to the laws of Moses; Not one.
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Angelina Emily Grimké
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gutenberg.orgHow many of the southern slaves would now be in bondage according to the laws of Moses; Not one.
Grimké asserts that according to biblical laws, southern slaves would not be in bondage, challenging the institution of slavery.
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