In declaring “the comparative nullity” of his career at home, “contrasted with the unquestionable splendor of his American services and deeds,” he writes as a Slave-Master, whose standard of merit excludes what is done for Liberty and Equality.
He argues that a slave-master's perspective on merit excludes contributions to Liberty and Equality.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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