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Barwood, James (fl. 1863-1870) to Bill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09358.1 Author/Creator: Barwood, James (fl. 1863-1870) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.

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