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

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Record #74 from Laws and Legislation Related to Slavery and Free Blacks in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (1642-1860)

Date 1802
Law/Legislation Law
Jurisdiction VA
Title Chapter 21
Description/Full Text An additional penalty is place on any person who buys from or sells to a free Negro or slave any commodity whatever on the Sabbath day, without leave in writting from the master. (Master?)
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Source Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild
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