To: PzLdr
Jefferson was restricted by law from freeing his slaves. The reason why he died in debt is the law didn’t prevent him from paying his slaves a salary, which he did.
42 posted on
07/26/2012 6:43:46 PM PDT by
donmeaker
(Blunderbuss: A short weapon, ... now superceded in civilized countries by more advanced weaponry.)
To: donmeaker
How was Jefferson restricted when Washington wasn’t? They both lived in Virginia, and Washington DID free his slaves.
45 posted on
07/26/2012 8:28:09 PM PDT by
PzLdr
("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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