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Wealthy men, too, like several of those in our neighborhood, had so many slaves that they were compelled to buy other pl
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"Wealthy men, too, like several of those in our neighborhood, had so many slaves that they were compelled to buy other plantations on which to employ them"

- John Sergeant Wise

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Sergeant Wise between December 27, 1846 and May 12, 1913. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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