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

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Record #129 from Laws and Legislation Related to Slavery and Free Blacks in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (1642-1860)

Date 1676
Law/Legislation Law
Jurisdiction VA
Title "An order at the General Assembly"
Description/Full Text An order at the General Assembly begun at Greene Spring, the 20th of February: All soldiers who take prisoners of Indian enemies may retain and keep all such Indian slaves.
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Source Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild
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