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It is perfectly clear, in the first place, that the constitution of the United States did not, of itself, create or establish slavery as a new institution; or even give any authority to the state governments to establish it as a new institution. The greatest sticklers for slavery do not claim this.

Lysander Spooner

Lysander Spooner

Lysander Spooner

American Philosopher

Born: Jan 19, 1808

Died: May 14, 1887

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