  "Could I embody and unbosom now, That which is most within me;—could I wreak My thoughts upon expression, and thus throw Soul, heart, mind, passions, feelings strong or weak, All that I would have sought, and all I seek, Bear, know, and feel, and breathe,—into one word, And that one word were lightning"— I would speak it, not to crush the oppressor, but to melt the chains of slave and master, so that both should go free. (signature) Caroline M. Kirkland. (signature) Caroline M. Kirkland. New York, November 8th, 1853. |
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