Introduction Thomas Ruffin's Changing View of Slavery IntroductionIntroductionEarly Sentiments Early Sentiments Ruffin's Language in DecisionRuffin's Language in DecisionRuffin's Alternate Avenues for Decreasing BrutalityRuffin's Alternate Avenues for Decreasing BrutalityRuffin's Shift to Slavery as Positive GoodRuffin's Shift to Slavery as Positive GoodConclusionConclusionReferencesReferencesQuestionsQuestions Introduction → Introduction