Thursday, December 24, 2015

1841: “As slaves may declare themselves free, free colored persons who carry arms, are directed to carry with them a certificate of a justice of the peace, attesting their freedom”

A Digest of the Penal Law of the State of Louisiana, “As slaves may declare themselves free, free colored persons who carry arms, are directed to carry with them a certificate of a justice of the peace, attesting their freedom”, 1841

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