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Martin Van Buren:
I'm trying to drink my brandy after a very long day. Presidential Aide:
I understand. I simply wasn't certain whether this is something you wanted to take care of personally. Martin Van Buren:
There are what? Three - four million negroes in this country? Why on earth should I concern myself with these 44?
I'm trying to drink my brandy after a very long day. Presidential Aide:
I understand. I simply wasn't certain whether this is something you wanted to take care of personally. Martin Van Buren:
There are what? Three - four million negroes in this country? Why on earth should I concern myself with these 44?
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I'm trying to drink my brandy after a very long day
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I understand I simply wasn't certain whether this was something
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you wanted to take care of personally Leder there are what
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three four million Negroes in this country
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Why on Earth should I concern myself with these 44
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Movie Summary
In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally
