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Frederick Douglass: “In the midst of thousands of my fellowmen, and yet a perfect stranger!”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
In the midst of thousands of my fellowmen, and yet a perfect stranger!
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context

Douglass conveys the profound sense of alienation he felt despite being surrounded by people in New York after his escape.

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