| Date | 1782 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter XXI |
| Description/Full Text | It is lawful for any person by last will and testament or other instrument in writing sealed and witnessed to emancipate and set free his salve or slaves. All slaves so set free, not being of sound mind and body, or being above forty-five years of age, or male under twenty-one, and females under eighteen shall be supported by the persons liberating them. Provided, also, that a copy of the instrument of emancipation shall be delivered to the slave emancipated. Slaves travelling outside of the county without such an instrument may be confined to jail. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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