I am not sure but see Hening, 8, 335-336. For the diallowance see John C. Van Horne (ed.), The Correspondence of William Nelson, Acting Governor of Virginia, 1770-1771`(Charlottesville, 1971), 76-77. 79-81, 82, 130. Emory Evans ---- Original message ----
>Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:59:16 -0500
>From: Paul Finkelman <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: [VA-HIST] regulation of slave trade on eve of Revolution
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>In his draft of the Declaration of Independence Jefferson referred to a
>Va. statute that would have limited or ending the importation of slaves
>in VA that the King overruled. Does anyone have a citation for that
>act. I believe it may be
>
>An Act for continuing and amending several acts, and he reviving of one
>act, for laying duties upon slaves imported, Act of February 1772,
>WILLIAM WALTER HENING, HENING’S STATUTES AT LARGE 8:530.
>
>However, I would appreciate it if anyone can confirm that or has a the
>right act.
>
>In addition, does anyone have a citation to the King's overruling the
>act. I assume it may be some British source. Off list is ok. Thanks
>in advance.
>
>Happy holidays to all from the winter wonderland of Albany, where it has
>been snowing continuously for the last 24 hours and shows no sign of
>stopping.
>
>Paul Finkelman
>President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law
> and Public Policy
>Albany Law School
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