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A few thought of watching the Yankees and imitating their policy; but the most of those who did not propose flying to Brazil, were dreaming of imported white labor.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Editor's note · Context
Reid notes the thoughts of Southern planters on labor options following the Civil War.
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