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Let all its officers and members follow Washington, declaring, that, in any legislative effort for the abolition of Slavery, THEIR SUFFRAGES SHALL NEVER BE WANTING.
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This quote calls for unwavering support from government officials for legislative efforts to abolish slavery.
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