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The humblest peasant is as free in the sight of God as the proudest monarch that ever swayed a sceptre. Liberty is a spirit sent from God and like its great Author is no respecter of persons.

Henry Highland Garnet

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Henry Highland Garnet
Age: 66 †
Born: 1815
Born: December 23
Died: 1882
Died: February 13
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