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Commission of Francis Lightfoot Lee et al. as Justices of the Peace from His Majesty's Lt. Governor, Francis Fauqier

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01280

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Scope and Contents

Commission of Francis Lightfoot Lee et al as justices of the peace to try slaves for capital crimes in court of oyer and terminer.  Signed by Francis Fauquier.  Partly printed document.  Williamsburg, 15 Dec. 1767.

Dates

  • Creation: 1767 December 15

Creator

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

0.17 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Acquisition Information:

Purchase.  Mss. Acc. 1990.07A

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Commission of Francis Lightfoot Lee et al. as Justices of the Peace from His Majesty's Lt. Governor, Francis Fauqier
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collection Staff..
Date
2011-04-21
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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