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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&gt;In his draft of the Declaration of Independence Jefferson referred to a

&gt;Va. statute that would have limited or ending the importation of slaves

&gt;in VA that the King overruled.  Does anyone have a citation for that

&gt;act.  I believe it may be 

&gt;

&gt;An Act for continuing and amending several acts, and he reviving of one

&gt;act, for laying duties upon slaves imported, Act of  February 1772, 

&gt;WILLIAM WALTER HENING, HENING’S STATUTES AT LARGE 8:530.

&gt;

&gt;However, I would appreciate it if anyone can confirm that or has a the

&gt;right act.

&gt;

&gt;In addition, does anyone have a citation to the King's overruling the

&gt;act.  I assume it may be some British source.  Off list is ok.  Thanks

&gt;in advance.

&gt;

&gt;Happy holidays to all from the winter wonderland of Albany, where it has

&gt;been snowing continuously for the last 24 hours and shows no sign of

&gt;stopping.

&gt;

&gt;Paul Finkelman

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&gt;Albany Law School

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