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Draft of a Bill to Prohibit the Introduction of Slaves into Florida, 1851

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State Archives of Florida, Series S2153

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Draft of a bill prohibiting the transfer of slaves into Florida for sale. The preamble to the bill describes the authors' reasoning behind this proposed policy. The bill passed the House on January 17, 1851.

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1851

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Draft of a Bill to Prohibit the Introduction of Slaves into Florida, 1851

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Slavery

Slavery--Law and legislation

Slave trade

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State Archives of Florida, Series S2153

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1851

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Florida's Early Statehood Period (1845-1861)

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Slavery And Race Relations

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Draft of a Bill to Prohibit the Introduction of Slaves into Florida, 1851. 1851. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/345397>, accessed 15 November 2024.

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Draft of a Bill to Prohibit the Introduction of Slaves into Florida, 1851. 1851. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/345397>

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