Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before.
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"Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before." — Thomas Clarkson
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Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before. — Thomas Clarkson
About Thomas Clarkson
Thomas Clarkson was a Activist from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1760–1846).
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This quote is attributed to Thomas Clarkson, a Activist from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Thomas Clarkson lived from 1760 – 1846.