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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 escapin from the service of their masters.

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Corporate Authors:	United States, Gale (Firm)
Other Authors:	Childs, Francis, 1763-1830 (Printer), Swaine, John, 1762?-1794 (Printer)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Subjects:	Fugitive slaves > United States. Fugitives from justice > United States. Slavery > United States. Electronic books. Broadsides.
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