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"Whereas, it is deemed inexpedient to increase the number of slaves
within this State, in our present circumstances and situation;
Sec. 1. "_Be it therefore enacted_ ..., That no slave shall be imported
into this State from Africa, the West India Islands, or other place
beyond sea, for and during the term of two years, commencing from the
first day of January next, which will be in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and ninety-three."
Sec. 2. No slaves, Negroes, Indians, etc., bound for a term of years, to be
brought in from any of the United States or bordering countries.
Settlers may bring their slaves. Cooper, _Statutes_, VII. 431.
~1793, Dec. 19. Georgia: Importation Prohibited.~
"An act to prevent the importation of negroes into this state from the
places herein mentioned." Title only. Re-enacted (?) by the Constitution
of 1798. Marbury and Crawford, _Digest_, p. 442; Prince, _Digest_, p.
786.
~1794, North Carolina: Importation Prohibited.~
"An act to prevent the further importation and bringing of slaves and
indented servants of colour into this state."
Sec. 1. "_Be it enacted_ ..., That from and after the first day of May
next, no slave or indented servant of colour shall be imported or
brought into this state by land or water; nor shall any slave or
indented servant of colour, who may be imported or brought contrary to
the intent and meaning of this act, be bought, sold or hired by any
person whatever.
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