Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #30 from Virginia Legislative Petitions, 1776-1853 (Library of Virginia African American Narratives project)

Petitioner Houston, William
Date 1811-01-24
Locality Accomack County
Type Petition
Description Asks for permission to bring slaves from Maryland into Virginia. Includes list of other persons also requesting to brings slaves into the state.
Box 1
Folder 44
Film 1
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