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Slave Code for Spanish Colonies in Louisiana and Caribbean
Description
Slave Code for Spanish Colonies in Louisiana and Caribbean, 1744. 1 volume, 1 microfilm reel. Location: MSS.MF:S, Vault:23. A rare booklet from 1774 that establishes guidelines that will protect both slave and master through transactions regarding the transferring or expropriating of slaves in the Spanish colonies of Louisiana and the Caribbean. Possibly a record of a discussion between Felipe Fondeviela, governor of Havana, Cuba, and his chief counselor regarding the above fore mentioned In Spanish. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4920.
Manuscript Number
Mss. 4920
Manuscript Topic
Spanish
African Americans
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1744