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I am a Peace-Man — and something more.
I would fight and kill for the sake of peace.
Now, slavery is a state of perpetual war.
I am a Non-Resistant — and something more.
I would slay every man who attempted to resist the liberation of the slave.
I am a Democrat--and nothing more.
I believe in humanity and human rights.
I recognize nothing as so sacred on earth.
Rather than consent to the infringement of the most insignificant or seemingly unimportant of human rights, let races be swept from the face of the earth — let nations be dismembered — let dynasties be dethroned — let laws and governments, religions and reputations be cast out and trodden under feet of men!
This is my creed.
For myself, I am an earnest man. If you think proper, now, to accompany me — come on; if not, au revoir--and may the Lord have mercy on your soul!
A. B. Burdick, 1859.
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