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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
(UNITED STATES.) An Act in addition to "an act to prohibit the introduction of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States . . ." 5 pages. Small 4to, unbound as issued. (Washington), 1818
In 1807, Great Britain passed the act abolishing the African slave trade. The United States agreed to do its part to end the trade as well. The present act states, "That it shall not be lawful to import or bring, in any manner whatsoever, into the United States or territories thereof, from any foreign kingdom, place, or country, any negro, mulatto, or person of color, as a slave."
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