“But you answer, that the Constitution recognizes property in slaves. It would be sufficient, then, to reply, that this constitutional recognition must be void, because it is repugnant to the law of nature and of nations.”

Share & Save

Meaning

Not documented yet.

When It Was Said

Not documented yet.

Who It Was Said To

Not documented yet.

Historical Context

Not documented yet.

Source

Not documented yet.

Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

Did They Really Say It?

Not documented yet.

Did You Know?

Not documented yet.

About William H. Seward

William H. Seward is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.

More from William H. Seward (21 quotes) →
"But you answer, that the Constitution recognizes property in slaves.…" — William H. Seward | Daily Quotes