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Because the laws made it practically impossible. He tried tirelessly to do so. Ultimately, he did free them the only way it was allowed at the time: In his will. Jefferson tried that, but by the time he died even that avenue was closed off to him and his slaves were just re-sold.
Abdul Alhazred said:Indeed he did. But he didn't free his own hundreds of slaves.
Because the laws made it practically impossible. He tried tirelessly to do so. Ultimately, he did free them the only way it was allowed at the time: In his will. Jefferson tried that, but by the time he died even that avenue was closed off to him and his slaves were just re-sold.