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Angelina Emily Grimké: “If thou really wishest to have thy erroneous opinions removed, embrace the first opportunity of being introduced to him…”

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If thou really wishest to have thy erroneous opinions removed, embrace the first opportunity of being introduced to him; for I can assure thee, that with the fire of a Paul, he does possess some of the most lovely traits in the character of Wilberforce.
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Angelina Emily Grimké

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Grimké encourages the reader to meet Garrison, highlighting his admirable qualities alongside his fervor.

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