Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #66 from Laws and Legislation Related to Slavery and Free Blacks in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (1642-1860)

Date 1807
Law/Legislation Law
Jurisdiction VA
Title Chapter 12
Description/Full Text Persons leaving the state with the intention of returning may bring back their slaves. Persons, inhabitants of this state on January 25, 1806, shall have also the right to bring into this state within six months any slaves, and their increase since that day, whereof they were and are the real owner. Inhabitants of other states may employ their slaves in bringing produce into this state.
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Source Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild
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