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Greetings My Fellow Founding Fathers, Government Officials, and Private Citizens,
I speak to you on the 25th of March in 1793 on this fine day in Philadelphia. As your first President, George Washington, a Statesman, former Military Officer, Leader of the American Revolutionary War, and Founding Father of America, I speak to you today on the topic of slavery. During my years in leadership, the topic of slavery has divided our nation. Back in 1786, I am proud to inform you that I myself owned 250 slaves. Many of my slaves worked on farms at my plantations in Mount Vernon and Philadelphia. I did not discriminate against who could be a slave on my land. Women, men, and children were all given the opportunity to provide me with service.
Your favor of upholding slavery in this great nation would benefit the common man greatly by giving them labor at a small cost. We, the men of America, need food to keep our families alive. Slaves brought about this outcome. They farm our crops and grow food for our children. This is important because I find it difficult to attract white laborers to my farm. Enslaved workers are an important part of keeping farming alive in our country.
Although some commoners may believe that slavery violates an individual’s rights, I speak today to assure you that the institution of slavery does not violate freedom and equality. Slaves, like Ona Maria Judge, are given food and shelter. They are paid with water, food, and a place to live for their services on my land. It is unsettling that some commoners claim that Ona, my slave, ran away because she was a personal maid and considered “property” of my wife Martha. This is simply not true. My wife Martha was taken care of by my family. After I found out that Ona boarded a ship to Portsmouth, I requested her to return. For all that Martha and I did for Ona, she should have never disrespected the country’s leader or his family.
I ask you, my fellowman, to side with my views on slavery. Ever since Biblical times, people have debated whether or not slavery can be justified in the world. This debate comes to an end today! According to the Christians of our land, slavery was a way of life for the Israelites. The religious group explains that the bible provides no information to support the idea that slavery should be prohibited. If that is the belief, why should we prohibit slavery in our country? In addition, the Latin word “servus” was used in the Bible to reference the word slave. Abraham and other patriarchs had slaves. In the Bible slavery is not negatively mentioned. The value slaves give their owners is larger than the value of their freedom. I assure you that slavery is essential in our country. Besides slaves being individuals who require a watchful eye, slavery benefits the entire nation. We are doing them a favor letting them live and work on our lands. It is time to put this debate to an end and put our nation together again. Slavery needs to remain an institution in this country!
References:
https://www.mountvernon.org
https://www.gilderlehrman.org
www.history.com
www.britannica.com
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