But assuming the same premises, to wit, that all men are equal by the law of nature and of nations, the right of property in slaves falls to the ground; for one who is equal to another cannot be the owner or property of that other.
-- William H. Seward
   
William H. Seward   Name:
William H. Seward
Type:
Statesman
Nationality:
American
Birth:
May 16, 1801
Death:
October 10, 1872
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