Frederick Douglass: “With the malign and tyrannical qualities of an overseer he combined…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

With the malign and tyrannical qualities of an overseer he combined something of the lawful master.

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Frederick Douglass

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Describing overseer Austin Gore, Douglass notes his unique combination of an overseer's tyranny with a master's authority.

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