He saw at once the immense value of woman's influence in the temperance movement, he saw no less quickly her importance in the anti-slavery reform, and he had appealed to her for help in the work of both, and she had justified his appeal and proven herself the most devoted of coadjutors.
Grimké highlights the significant role of women in both the temperance and anti-slavery movements, acknowledging their contributions.
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