On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
The former (slaveholder though he was) seemed to possess some regard for honor, some reverence for justice, and some respect for humanity.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The former (slaveholder though he was) seemed to possess some regard for honor, some reverence for justice, and some…”
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In his autobiography, Douglass contrasts the character of two slaveholders, noting one who retained some sense of honor, justice, and humanity.
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