On August 24. 1855. Lincoln wrote to Joshua F. Speed: As a Nation we began by declaring that "all men are created equal. except Negroes." When the KnowNothings get control. it will read. "all men are created equal except Negre and foreigners and Catholics." When It comes to this. I shall prefer emigrating to somecountry where they make no pretense of loving liberty. . I cite these few instances in the long story from our past because I believe that they emphasize the fundamental principles upon which my own convictions rest. My first and most fundamental reason for opposing H.
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