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Slavery
The Numerousness of Slaves at this day in the Province, and the Uneasiness of them under their Slavery, hath put many upon thinking whether the Foundation of it be firmly and well laid...all Men...have equal Right unto Liberty, and all other outward Comforts of Life.
Samuel Sewall  (1652 - 1730)
English-born American judge
Referring to slavery in America.
The Selling of Joseph, 1700.
 
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