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Just give us as long a time, or half that time, and then thou wilt be a far better judge of the expediency or inexpediency of our measures.
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Angelina Emily Grimké
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gutenberg.orgAngelina Emily Grimké: “Just give us as long a time, or half that time, and then thou wilt be a far better judge of the expediency or…”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké argues for a fair assessment of their anti-slavery measures after a sufficient period of time has passed.
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