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 [log in to unmask] ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html