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“The Indians do not regret that capable natives can exercise the franchise. They would regret if it were otherwise. They, however, assert that they too, if capable, should have the right. You, in your wisdom, would not allow the Indian or the native the precious privilege under any circumstances, because they have a dark skin.”
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- quote
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- Indexed:
- 2026-07-04
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- 076be8e63a5be680cba45a5bfd1ee3b6cad09ab9c7c49a5e5da0738a429638ed
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