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George F. Hoar: “We have no recognition for their eager desire for civilization or for liberty, no generous appreciation of their…”

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We have no recognition for their eager desire for civilization or for liberty, no generous appreciation of their improvement and promise.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Hoar emphasizes the lack of recognition for the progress made by formerly enslaved people.

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