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. Negro slavery in the northern colonies. or bought, shall be punished by whipping, not exceeding twenty stripe;and be further prosecuted as the law directs in case of theft; un-less where such money, goods, or provisions shall be taken from themaster of such person. (Passed June 13; published June 27. (1698). Acts and Res. of Prov. of Mass. Bay, I, 325.

. Negro slavery in the northern colonies. or bought, shall be punished by whipping, not exceeding twenty stripe;and be further prosecuted as the law directs in case of theft; un-less where such money, goods, or provisions shall be taken from themaster of such person. (Passed June 13; published June 27. (1698). Acts and Res. of Prov. of Mass. Bay, I, 325. Stock Photo

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