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Angelina Emily Grimké: Slaves can make no contracts and have no legal right to any property, real or personal.

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Slaves can make no contracts and have no legal right to any property, real or personal.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké states that slaves have no legal rights to contracts or property, highlighting their lack of autonomy.

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