Thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea that there could be property in men. The reason of duties did not hold, as slaves are not like merchandize.


Regarding adding the word "slave" into the U.S. Constitution (25 August 1787). As quoted in Orations and Addresses of George William Curtis, p. 69. - Madison Debates (1787)

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Thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea that there could be property in men. The reason of duties did not hold, as slaves are not like ...

Thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea that there could be property in men. The reason of duties did not hold, as slaves are not like ...

Thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea that there could be property in men. The reason of duties did not hold, as slaves are not like ...

Thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea that there could be property in men. The reason of duties did not hold, as slaves are not like ...