In 1790 we had less than eight hundred thousand slaves. Under our mild and humane administration of the system they have increased above four millions. (Robert Toombs)

In 1790 we had less than eight hundred thousand slaves. Under our mild and humane administration of the system they have increased above four millions.

Robert Toombs

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