On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
In his company I was never in any way reminded of my humble origin, or of my unpopular color.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “In his company I was never in any way reminded of my humble origin, or of my unpopular color.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass describes his experience in President Lincoln's presence, noting the absence of any reminder of his racial or social status.
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