Series 2373: Slave Legislation Records. 1819-1839; 1852.
Legislature (RG 47)
As of 10/16/2013
Series 2373: Slave Legislation Records. 1819-1839; 1852.
Legislature (RG 47)
A group of documents pertaining to slavery issues, consisting primarily of legislative bills drafted or requested regarding the emancipation of particular slaves (as requested by the owner); regulations to be followed in the sale, ownership, and behavior of slaves; and taxation rates on sales of slaves. There is a small group of reports and resolutions from other states (with Mississippi’s response sometimes included) regarding slavery and/or the abolition of slavery and subsequent emancipation, particularly in light of state sovereignty (state’s rights).
See also:
Series 1701. Bills, 1814-1969.
Series 2370. Petitions, 1817-1908.
| 1819-1839: Emancipation bills | 16174 |
| 1819-1839: Taxation, legislation documents | 16174 |
| 1825-1838: Resolutions, reports from other states | 16174 |
| 1830s; undated: Bills re emancipation; slaves as merchandise | 11465 |
| 1852: Senate Bill to punish those who encourage runaways | 16174 |