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manumissions
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the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves
- The manumission of the slave was a rare but powerful act of kindness in a time of oppression.
- The practice of manumission was often seen as a moral action, though it did not end the system of slavery.
- Many slaves dreamt of manumission, hoping one day to be granted the liberty they deserved.
- During the 19th century, some slaves were granted manumission through the wills of their owners, while others fought for their freedom in court.
- The wealthy landowner's decision to grant manumission to his slaves was met with mixed reactions from the community.