Paul:
The Act cited in Henings Vol. 8, p. 530 was merely an extension of a
5% duty on imported slaves already on the books. Plus, a fine of 20
pounds per slave for infractions for not reporting the list of slaves
imported from any other colony, Africa or the West Indies.
I am not sure about any draft in the Declaration of Independence
regarding the importation of slaves. The King obviously rejected the
final product. He had nothing to do with any of the draft versions.
I am sure he was "not amused" when he received the final copy. No
one even knows where it is. He probably tore it up unopened.
In 1782, after the war, Virginia did pass a law banning the
importation of slaves to Virginia from any other colony, Africa or
the West Indies for the purpose of being sold.
Craig Kilby
On Dec 20, 2008, at 2:59 PM, Paul Finkelman wrote:
> 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
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