But, if indifferent to the means of annexion, and content even with violence, there remains another question, overtopping all others: Whether the whole Island of San Domingo is not set apart by Providence for the African race?--nay, more, Whether the whole Caribbean Sea must not be African?
Sumner reflects on the potential destiny of San Domingo and the Caribbean Sea for the African race.
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