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Page iii
... friends who have sustained me with such singular steadfastness in the political con- flicts of the past , I respectfully dedicate this volume . It is compiled and published chiefly for them , and in memory of common struggles and ...
... friends who have sustained me with such singular steadfastness in the political con- flicts of the past , I respectfully dedicate this volume . It is compiled and published chiefly for them , and in memory of common struggles and ...
Page vii
... friends and allies ; but his con- science was disquieted at the idea of helping to make the owner of many slaves the ruler of the Republic . For a while , he remained neutral . But Anti - slavery was then assuming a political form under ...
... friends and allies ; but his con- science was disquieted at the idea of helping to make the owner of many slaves the ruler of the Republic . For a while , he remained neutral . But Anti - slavery was then assuming a political form under ...
Page viii
... friends and relatives , the mis- representations of political opponents , and the displeasure of former political associates . He was accused of being a general disorganizer of society ; of trying to promote bloody insurrections at the ...
... friends and relatives , the mis- representations of political opponents , and the displeasure of former political associates . He was accused of being a general disorganizer of society ; of trying to promote bloody insurrections at the ...
Page xi
... friends of freedom . He seized every opportunity to serve the good cause , whether by public addresses , or wayside conversation . In vain was he denounced , persecuted , and threatened with mob . violence ; nothing could drive him from ...
... friends of freedom . He seized every opportunity to serve the good cause , whether by public addresses , or wayside conversation . In vain was he denounced , persecuted , and threatened with mob . violence ; nothing could drive him from ...
Page xvi
... friends or foes , if they place themselves in a position to impede the progress of Truth and Freedom . He seems to have chosen for his motto : " First be sure you are right , then go ahead . " And he has gone ahead , like a steam ...
... friends or foes , if they place themselves in a position to impede the progress of Truth and Freedom . He seems to have chosen for his motto : " First be sure you are right , then go ahead . " And he has gone ahead , like a steam ...
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