On the record
One of the charges against this convention is that it seeks for the colored people a larger share than they now possess in the offices and emoluments of the Government.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “One of the charges against this convention is that it seeks for the colored people a larger share than they now possess…”
Editor's note · Context
He defends the pursuit of political power for Black people against accusations of greed.
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