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Laws related to: Abolition

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An Act in furtherance of the Provisions of the Abolition Laws within this Island. 1816 Jamaica
An ACT for registering the Slaves in this Island. 1817 Dominica
An Act for terminating the Apprenticeship of the Praedial Labourers within this Island, on the first day of August, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. 1838 Barbados
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