General Assembly law prohibiting plantation desertions, [1702-1738]
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Copy of a law enacted by General Assembly, 17 February 1644, prohibiting desertions of plantations that have been seated; persons deserting their plantations are not to burn their houses but will receive as many nails as were expended in building them. Signed by William Robertson (d. 1739) Cl[er]k Gen[era]l Ass[emb]ly [from 1702-1738]. 1 page. Document Signed.
Dates
- Creation: [1702-1738]
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Extent
From the Collection: 30.00 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository