n May 1776, in response to a resolution by Congress, the General Assembly of Connecticut enacted: "That the selectmen in the respective towns in this Colony, at or before the first day of September next, shall take and transmit to his Honor the Governor a particular and exact account of all persons in their respective towns in this colony, as well negroes or slaves for life as white persons, distinguishing the number of those who are under the...
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