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“In 1790 we had less than eight hundred thousand slaves. Under our mild and humane administration of the system they have increased above four millions.” quote by Robert Toombs — Download Open image

“In 1790 we had less than eight hundred thousand slaves. Under our mild and humane administration of the system they have increased above four millions.”

Robert Toombs

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