On the recordFebruary 27, 1860
There is a judgment and a feeling against slavery in this nation, which cast at least a million and a half of votes.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “There is a judgment and a feeling against slavery in this nation, which cast at least a million and a half of votes.”
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In his Cooper Union Address, Lincoln highlights the significant national sentiment and political opposition against slavery.
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