On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
The same traits of character might be seen in Colonel Lloyd’s slaves, as are seen in the slaves of the political parties.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The same traits of character might be seen in Colonel Lloyd’s slaves, as are seen in the slaves of the political…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass observes a similarity in character traits between enslaved people seeking favor and individuals within political parties.
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