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Teddy Roosevelt: “The sixth and most important article declared that there should never be slavery or involuntary servitude in the…”

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The sixth and most important article declared that there should never be slavery or involuntary servitude in the Northwest, otherwise than for the punishment of convicted criminals, provided, however, that fugitive slaves from the older States might lawfully be reclaimed by their owners.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt declares the prohibition of slavery in the Northwest as a crucial aspect of the ordinance.

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