“If as the friends of colonization hope, the present and coming generations of our countrymen shall by any means, succeed in freeing our land from the dangerous presence of slavery; and, at the same time, in restoring a captive people to their long-lost father-land, with bright prospects for the future; and this too, so gradually, that neither races nor individuals shall have suffered by the change, it will indeed be a glorious consummation.”
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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches & Writings Part 1: 1832-1858: Library of America #45
Comprising a comprehensive selection of Abraham Lincoln's speeches and writings, this volume offers a detailed look into the formative years of one of America's most influential presidents. It includes his early political speeches, legal arguments, and personal correspondence, providing insight into his evolving views on slavery, states' rights, and the nature of democracy. more
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