Furthermore, the slaves cannot be put into a more wretched situation, ourselves being judges, and the community cannot take a more lively step to escape ruin, and obtain the smiles and protection of Heaven.
Samuel HopkinsAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: american
- Born: September 17, 1721
- Died: December 20, 1803
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