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The first two hours of that morning were such as I never experienced before, and hope never to again.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgThe first two hours of that morning were such as I never experienced before, and hope never to again.
He describes a morning filled with anxiety and anticipation, marking a pivotal moment in his life.
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