On the record
Slaves which shall hereafter be brought into this commonwealth, and kept therein one whole year together, or so long at different times as shall amount to one year, shall be free.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects the legal provisions regarding the freedom of slaves after a certain period in Virginia.
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