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When the same field to honorable ambition. industrious effort is opened to these people. when they feel that they have full and impartial justice and protection. under existing laws. I believe they will take advantage of every opportunity within their reach. and so advance as to convince their old masters even. that they are capable of higher things. in the scale of civilization. than that of being small heavers of wood and drawers of water. They certainly are becoming, with their limited advantages, more provident & industrious, and intelligent- and in every respect show the highest appreciation of their moral and religious training.

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