I shall honour the Quakers for their noble Effort to abolish Slavery. It is equally calculated to promote moral & political Good. (Patrick Henry)

I shall honour the Quakers for their noble Effort to abolish Slavery. It is equally calculated to promote moral & political Good.

Patrick Henry

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