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The first Washington freely declared his affinity with Antislavery Societies, and that in support of any legislative measure for the abolition of Slavery HIS SUFFRAGE SHOULD NEVER BE WANTING.
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Sumner highlights George Washington's support for anti-slavery efforts, emphasizing the importance of his vote for abolition.
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