[Verginius Rufus]

Jefferson’s original draft of the Declaration of Independence condemned George III for vetoing an attempt to end the slave trade. That was taken out by Congress, probably mainly because it would open the Americans to ridicule since they weren’t proposing to free any of their slaves, but in Jefferson’s opinion, also because some of the delegates from the northern colonies had a tender conscience on the matter because of their involvement in the slave trade. At least that was how he remembered it many years later.

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Jefferson’s original draft of the Declaration of Independence condemned George III...
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I always appreciate postings that make reference to historical facts. Thank you for sharing this.

[fortes fortuna juvat]

Jefferson’s original draft of the Declaration of Independence condemned George III...
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I always appreciate postings that make reference to historical facts. Thank you for sharing this.