On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
With the malign and tyrannical qualities of an overseer he combined something of the lawful master.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “With the malign and tyrannical qualities of an overseer he combined something of the lawful master.”
Editor's note · Context
Describing overseer Austin Gore, Douglass notes his unique combination of an overseer's tyranny with a master's authority.
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