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�jurisdiction -- and whereas to [lined out] continuance of Recovery within the second enclosure and [?] seat of the National Government is inconsistent with a free regard to the enlightened judgement of [?] and with all just [?] on our [?], to the [?] of a free people -- and is adapted to bring into contempt republican liberty and render its influence powwer throughout the [?] Therefore

         Resolved, That the Congress of

the United States has the right, under the [?] Constitution, to abolish Slavery in the District of Columbia; and it is considered that the exercise of the right would not be inconsistent with the good faith now existing honor of our country.

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    Resolve

Relating to Slavery in the District of Columbia