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

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Record #134 from Laws and Legislation Related to Slavery and Free Blacks in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (1642-1860)

Date 1670
Law/Legislation Law
Jurisdiction VA
Title Act V
Description/Full Text Negroes or Indians, though baptised and enjoying their own freedom, shall be incapable of purchasing Christians, yet they are not debarred from buying any of their own color.
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Source Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild
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