An historical research respecting the opinions of the founders of the Republic, on Negroes as slaves, as citizens, and as soldiers. Read before the Massachusetts Historical Society, August 14, 1862 This book, "An historical research respecting the opinions of the founders of the Republic on Negroes as slaves, as citizens and as soldiers", by George Livermore, is a replication of a book originally published before 1863. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.