In a certain sense the liberation of slaves is the destruction of property - property acquired by descent or by purchase, the same as any other property. (Abraham Lincoln)

In a certain sense the liberation of slaves is the destruction of property - property acquired by descent or by purchase, the same as any other property.

Abraham Lincoln

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