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A Christian people who have for two hundred years kept a race in bondage, deprived of the advantages of civilization and

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"A Christian people who have for two hundred years kept a race in bondage, deprived of the advantages of civilization and religion, owe them a debt of gratitude which it would seem ungenerous to withhold"

- Nelson A. Miles

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This quote is written / told by Nelson A. Miles between August 8, 1839 and May 15, 1925. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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