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And I know a thousand Virginians, who need only to be made acquainted with the true spirit and principles of abolitionists, in order to their becoming converts as we are.
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Angelina Emily Grimké
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Grimké asserts that many Virginians could be converted to abolitionism if they understood its true principles, emphasizing the need for awareness and education.
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