Lewis Tappan: “The planters of Jamaica were formerly as much afraid of their slaves…”

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The planters of Jamaica were formerly as much afraid of their slaves, as your planters now are of theirs.

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Lewis Tappan

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Tappan draws a parallel between the fears of planters in Jamaica and those in the South regarding their slaves.

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The institution which oppresses you is suffering from the decrepitude of age, and is the scorn and loathing of the world.

Now is the time, fellow-citizens, to assail the foe.

Up--quit yourselves like men: and may Almighty God direct and bless your efforts!

You will be cheered by the approbation of your own consciences, and by the plaudits of mankind.

Lewis Tappan: “The planters of Jamaica were formerly as much afraid of their slaves, as your planters now are of theirs.”