When we are reminded of this,--whether in a kindly and expostulatory manner by our friends, or in an offensive and taunting one by our enemies,--we of the north can say, at least, that we are not responsible for it.
Mann asserts that the North is not responsible for slavery, despite being reminded of it by both friends and foes.
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