On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
I nevertheless made the change gladly; for I was sure of getting enough to eat, which is not the smallest consideration to a hungry man.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I nevertheless made the change gladly; for I was sure of getting enough to eat, which is not the smallest consideration…”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass explains his willingness to move to a new enslaver despite the risks, prioritizing basic sustenance.
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