 that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.  Massachusetts Quarterly Review - Page 3911849Full view - About this book
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