| Date | 1655 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Act I |
| Description/Full Text | Indian children brought in as hostages are not to be treated as slaves (June Purcell Guild says this is the first time the word "slave" is used) |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | Keeping this because its the first use of "slave" and the law may have been needed to determine a difference between the native american and African American people and their social status. |
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