| Date | 1780 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter XXXIII |
| Description/Full Text | Citizens of South Carolina and Georgia, who are compelled by the common enemy to fly the country and seek shelter in this Commonweallth, may in spite of the former law bring their slaves into this state and may continue the slaves here until one year after the expulsion of the enmy from the state from which the slaves came. If they remain longer than a year, they shall become free, except such slaves as are sold by the owner for his neccessary support. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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