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I appeal to any white man to say if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked and he clothed him not?
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote reflects Logan's appeal to the humanity of white settlers, emphasizing his past kindness despite the injustices he faced.
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