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While Governor of Indiana Territory he had repeatedly sought the introduction of slavery into that region through the suspension of the ordnance of 1787, which had forever dedicated it to freedom.
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Julian highlights Van Buren's attempts to introduce slavery into Indiana Territory, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against slavery's expansion.
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