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Page xvi
... freedom , and equality , -- the mind of young Seward early received a powerful impulse towards the career of beneficent greatness , which has amply fulfilled the prophetic anticipations of his youthful associates and admirers .
... freedom , and equality , -- the mind of young Seward early received a powerful impulse towards the career of beneficent greatness , which has amply fulfilled the prophetic anticipations of his youthful associates and admirers .
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The spectacle of slavery could not fail to make a deep impression on his mind . He witnessed scenes which aroused him to reflection on the subject , and produced the hostility to every form of oppression , which has since become ...
The spectacle of slavery could not fail to make a deep impression on his mind . He witnessed scenes which aroused him to reflection on the subject , and produced the hostility to every form of oppression , which has since become ...
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The poor slave was in tears , and manifested great distress of mind . She was afraid to venture on the bridge , and the stream seemed too rapid and violent for the strength of her horse . She was reluctant te return to her master ...
The poor slave was in tears , and manifested great distress of mind . She was afraid to venture on the bridge , and the stream seemed too rapid and violent for the strength of her horse . She was reluctant te return to her master ...
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William Kent , who inherits the legal mind and rare attainments of his father , the celebrated chancellor ; Rev. Dr. Hickok , now vice - president of Union College , and as an erudite and profound metaphysician , without an equal among ...
William Kent , who inherits the legal mind and rare attainments of his father , the celebrated chancellor ; Rev. Dr. Hickok , now vice - president of Union College , and as an erudite and profound metaphysician , without an equal among ...
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Possessing a native independence of mind , he was early accustomed to original thought . This habit was strengthened by severe discipline . Attaching a due value to the suggestions of others , he still relied upon himself .
Possessing a native independence of mind , he was early accustomed to original thought . This habit was strengthened by severe discipline . Attaching a due value to the suggestions of others , he still relied upon himself .
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| Title | The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1 The Works of William H. Seward, William Henry Seward |
| Author | William Henry Seward |
| Editor | George E. Baker |
| Publisher | Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 2 Sep 2009 |
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