On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
I find myself regarded and treated at every turn with the kindness and deference paid to white people.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “I find myself regarded and treated at every turn with the kindness and deference paid to white people.”
Editor's note · Context
From his autobiography, Douglass recounts the respectful treatment he received in Ireland, which was a stark contrast to his life in America.
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