Frederick Douglass: “But to whatever motive, direct or indirect, the cause may be referred…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1855

But to whatever motive, direct or indirect, the cause may be referred, I had not been in his possession three whole days, before he subjected me to a most brutal chastisement.

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Frederick Douglass

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Editor's note · Context

In his autobiography, Douglass describes the swift and brutal punishment he received from his new master, Covey, shortly after arriving at his farm.

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Frederick Douglass: “But to whatever motive, direct or indirect, the cause may be referred, I had not been in his possession three whole…”

Editor's note · Context