Though publicly Washington said little against the institution , privately he expressed a belief that slavery 's end would ultimately be necessary for the nation 's survival .
During Washington 's presidency , increasing abolitionist sentiments in the U.S. caused him to have misgivings about his own slave ownership .
Though publicly Washington said little against the institution , privately Washington expressed a belief that slavery 's end would ultimately be necessary for the nation 's survival .
During Washington 's presidency , increasing abolitionist sentiments in the U.S. caused him to have misgivings about his own slave ownership .