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Lewis Tappan: “These facts address themselves to the understanding of all, and prove, beyond cavil, that the slave States have a most…”

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These facts address themselves to the understanding of all, and prove, beyond cavil, that the slave States have a most unfair and unreasonable representation in Congress, and a very disproportionate share in the election of President.
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Lewis Tappan

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Tappan argues that the representation of slave states in Congress is unfair and disproportionate, affecting national politics.

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