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Second Congress of the United States: At the second session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two : An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters.

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Corporate Author:	United States
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 26306.
Subjects:	Fugitive slaves > United States. Fugitives from justice > United States. Slavery > United States. Broadsides.
Online Access:	Evans Digital Edition

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