On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
It was a step towards freedom to be allowed to bear the responsibilities of a freeman, and I was determined to hold on upon it.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It was a step towards freedom to be allowed to bear the responsibilities of a freeman, and I was determined to hold on…”
Editor's note · Context
In his autobiography, Douglass reflects on the significance of being allowed to hire his own time, viewing it as a crucial step toward personal liberty.
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