On the record
Let us now witness the practical operation of that murderous spirit which dictated the foregoing villainous bribes.
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Lewis Tappan
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gutenberg.orgLewis Tappan: “Let us now witness the practical operation of that murderous spirit which dictated the foregoing villainous bribes.”
Editor's note · Context
Tappan calls for an examination of the violent spirit that drives the actions of those in power, urging accountability for their deeds.
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