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To be a member of the House of Representatives of South Carolina, it is necessary to own a certain number of acres of land and ten slaves, or seven hundred and fifty dollars of real estate, free of debt.
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Sumner describes the property and slave ownership requirements to be a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
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