Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841) An Act concerning the introduction of Negroes & Mulattoes into this Territory
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00697 Author/Creator: Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841) Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: 17 September 1807 Pagination: 4 p. ; 33.3 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
One clerical copy of a document entitled, "An Act concerning the introduction of negroes and Mulattoes into this Territory," dated September 17, 1807. Pertains to Black enslaved people over the age of 15, in the Indiana Territory which the government had split into 14 sections. Relays the territories mandates for fees and requirements to enslave Black people in Indiana. Notes that if a person is enslaved under the age of 15, it is lawful for a Black man to remain enslaved until the age of 35 and a Black woman to remain enslaved until the age of 32. Black children born from the aforementioned would be enslaved until the ages of 28-30. Says the law pertaining to apprentices in Indiana will be enforced for children. Also signed in the clerical hand by Jesse B. Thomas as Speaker of the House of Representatives and B. Chambers as President of the Council. Written while Harrison was Territorial Governor of Indiana.
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