On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
For, of all the places in the world where an anti-slavery man needs the confidence and encouragement of friends, I take Washington to be that place.
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Frederick Douglass
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Douglass emphasizes the critical need for support and encouragement for anti-slavery advocates working in Washington D.C.
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