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Clay's Kentucky speech defends emancipation and courage
In Frankfort Kentucky, Cass Clay asserts emancipationist views while defending Kentuckians against mob intimidation. He rejects mob actions over John Fee and critiques Governor Magoffin and Senator Breckinridge, arguing for constitutional process and unity within Kentucky.
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