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Howell Cobb

American politician (1815–1868)

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Lived: 1815–1868
Born: Jefferson County
Died: New York City
Nationality: Confederate States of America, United States
Known as: lawyer, politician, governor, major general
Era: 19th century

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Works (3)

If slaves make good soldiers our whole theory of slavery is wrong.

The day you make soldiers of them is the beginning of the end

You cannot make soldiers of slaves, nor slaves of soldiers.

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