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regulation of slave trade on eve of Revolution
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Paul Finkelman <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:59:16 -0500
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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
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, New York   12208-3494

518-445-3386 
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