On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
It does not appear that the friends of freedom should spend either time or talent in furtherance of this exodus, as a desirable measure, either for the North or the South.
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Frederick Douglass
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In his autobiography, Douglass advises that advocates for freedom should not support the exodus movement, deeming it undesirable for both the North and the South.
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