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The pawnbroker who has received it in pledge must release his hold; the purchaser who has paid the price must give it up.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner explains that both pawnbrokers and purchasers must return stolen property, emphasizing the illegitimacy of ownership in slavery.
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