A great burden of anxiety had been lifted, while I received letters from the leading Abolitionists of New England and elsewhere, very cordially complimenting the speech, which was copied into the principal anti-slavery newspapers, and quite favorably noticed.
Julian reflects on the relief and support he felt after his speech was well-received by abolitionists.
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