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What did John Davis say about slavery?

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John Davis a member of the Whigs was against the ideal of slavery

What did John say on slaves

John Davis, a politician and lawyer from Massachusetts who served as the Governor of the state, expressed strong opposition to slavery. Davis was an active figure within the Whig Party during the mid-19th century and was known for his anti-slavery stance.

While there might be multiple individuals named John Davis throughout history, the John Davis associated with serving as Governor of Massachusetts from 1834 to 1835 and again from 1841 to 1843, was generally aligned with the anti-slavery sentiments prevalent in the Northern states during his time.

He was a member of the Whig Party, which typically held anti-slavery views.

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