On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
When I get there, I shall not be required to have a pass; I can travel without being disturbed.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “When I get there, I shall not be required to have a pass; I can travel without being disturbed.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on the meaning of freedom, Douglass describes a fundamental liberty he anticipates.
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