Of one thing we are sure: all Southern threats and rewards will be insufficient to deter us from pursuing the work of emancipation.
Archibald Henry Grimké: “Of one thing we are sure: all Southern threats and rewards will be insufficient to deter us from pursuing the work of…”
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Grimké emphasizes the unwavering commitment to emancipation despite threats from the South.
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