On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
On gaining my master’s store, I presented an appearance of wretchedness and woe, fitted to move any but a heart of stone.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
Describing his physical state upon reaching his master's store, Douglass emphasizes the profound suffering he endured and its potential to evoke sympathy.
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