Laws regarding mixed race slaves
Dublin Core
Title
Laws regarding mixed race slaves
Subject
Laws
Description
This law book shows the regulations and national sentiment that the ruling body had towards the mixed race individuals of the 18th century. It became common for mixed slaves to be freed after 21 years of service, so much to the point that they created a law to demonstrate such regulations.
Source
http://www.colonialamerica.amdigital.co.uk/Documents/Images/CO_5_1034_008/0
Publisher
The National Archives
Date
1773-1774
Contributor
Lillian Poole
Rights
© Crown Copyright documents
Type
Legislation
Coverage
New Jersey
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Book of laws and legislation
Files
Citation
“Laws regarding mixed race slaves,” Mason's Legacies, accessed October 23, 2026, https://masonslegacies.org/items/show/249.