Frederick Douglass: “Every week the Liberator came, and every week I made myself master of…”

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Every week the Liberator came, and every week I made myself master of its contents.

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Frederick Douglass

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He describes his dedication to understanding the contents of 'The Liberator' each week, emphasizing his commitment to the cause.

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