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It seemed to him then that it was no longer a mere struggle for the freedom of the slave, but for the right of free speech and free discussion as well.
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Archibald Henry Grimké
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gutenberg.orgArchibald Henry Grimké: “It seemed to him then that it was no longer a mere struggle for the freedom of the slave, but for the right of free…”
Editor's note · Context
Grimké emphasizes the broader implications of the struggle for abolition, linking it to the fight for free speech.
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