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Whilst so much is being done in the world, to ameliorate the condition of mankind, and the spirit of Freedom is marching with rapid strides and causing tyrants to tremble, may America awake from the apathy in which she has long slumbered.

Source: Letter to William Lloyd Garrison, 31 Dec 1830.
-- James Forten, (Sep 2 1766-1842), US businessman, abolitionist; He fought in the Revolutionary War; successful Philadelphia businessman and early proponent of the political convention and abolition movements.

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