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The people of Massachusetts felt the most profound interest in the great conflict between slavery and freedom for the possession of the vast territory between the Mississippi and the Pacific.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “The people of Massachusetts felt the most profound interest in the great conflict between slavery and freedom for the…”
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Hoar highlights the deep concern of Massachusetts residents regarding the slavery issue during westward expansion.
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