| Date | 1801 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 43 |
| Description/Full Text | Slaves under sentence of death for conspiracy, insurrection or other crime may be purchased by the governor and transported. The owners of all slaves sold or transported shall be paid in the same manner as for slaves executed. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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