Frederick Douglass: “The same traits of character might be seen in Colonel Lloyd’s slaves…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1845

The same traits of character might be seen in Colonel Lloyd’s slaves, as are seen in the slaves of the political parties.

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Frederick Douglass

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Douglass observes a similarity in character traits between enslaved people seeking favor and individuals within political parties.

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Frederick Douglass: “The same traits of character might be seen in Colonel Lloyd’s slaves, as are seen in the slaves of the political…”