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I am inclined to think that the blacks, having the labor and the muscle and industry on their side, will not be far behind the white race in the future in the south.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “I am inclined to think that the blacks, having the labor and the muscle and industry on their side, will not be far…”
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Sherman expresses optimism about the future capabilities of Black individuals in the South, emphasizing their potential for progress.
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