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I should have done violence to my convictions of duty, had I not made use of all the lawful means in my power to liberate those people, and assist them to become men and women, rather than leave them in the condition of chattels personal.

Thomas Garrett

I rejoice that I have lived to see this day, when the colored people of this favored land, by law, have equal privileges with the most favored. And I have faith to believe that ere long equal justice will be granted to the poor Indians and the Chinese.

Thomas Garrett

Thomas Garrett

Thomas Garrett

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Born: August 21, 1789

Died: January 25, 1871 (aged 81)

Bio: Thomas Garrett was an American abolitionist and leader in the Underground Railroad movement before the American Civil War.

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Old Dominion University Men's Basketball
Baseball in Norfolk, Virginia
Baseball in Portsmouth, Virginia

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