1825–1860
Fragments on Slavery
If A. can prove, however conclusively, that he may, of right, enslave B.—why may not B. snatch the same argument, and prove equally, that he may enslave A?— You say
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If A. can prove, however conclusively, that he may, of right, enslave B.—why may not B. snatch the same argument, and prove equally, that he may enslave A?— You say
“George Washington’s Last Will and Testament, 9 July 1799,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/h776. In the name of God, Amen. I GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, a citizen of the United
“From George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, 18 August 1790,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/uzyv. Gentlemen: While I received with much satisfaction your address replete with expressions
“From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Lee, 8 May 1825,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/zskl. [This is an abridged version of the document.] [W]ith respect to our rights, and the acts of