| Date | 1805 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter |
| Description/Full Text | By resolution of the General Assembly of Virginia, on January 31, votes not to endorse the amendment to the United States Constituion proposed by the state of North Carolina which would forbid the further importation of slaves. The reason assigned by Virginia is that such an amendment would violate the United States constitution that no such amendment be adopted pror to 1808 |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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