“The Southern slave would obey God in respect to marriage, and also to the reading and studying of His word. But this, as we have seen, is forbidden him.”
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Letter of Gerrit Smith to Rev. James Smylie: Of the State of Mississippi
The book consists of a letter written by Gerrit Smith to Rev. James Smylie, detailing the social and political situation in Mississippi. It offers insights into the author's observations and concerns regarding the state's affairs during the time of its writing. more
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Gerrit Smith
Gerrit Smith was an American politician and social reformer who lived from March 6, 1797, to December 28, 1874. He was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and a leading advocate for land reform and women's suffrage. more
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