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Wendell Phillips
Abolitionist orator; Thoreau praises his eloquence.
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Also known as Wendell Phillips, Mr. Phillips
First appearance: Wendell Phillips Before the Concord Lyceum
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Praised as a clean, erect, and consistent man; an eloquent orator and righteous champion against slavery.
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