| Date | 1676 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Act I |
| Description/Full Text | All Indians taken in war shall be held and accounted slaves during life, and if any differeces shall arise in cases about plunder or slaves, the chief commander of the party taking such slaves or plunder is to be the sole judge thereof to make equal division as he shall see fit. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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