1831 Ordinances for the Town of Athens
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Description
This 1831 newspaper article lists ordinances for the town of Athens, including taxes for enslaved people and free people of color. It also describes regulations aiming to preserve peace through punishments for slaves and free people of color engaging in "riotous conduct."
Creator
Athenian, James Nisbet, N.A. Adams
Publisher
Athenian
Date
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Language
English
Type
Coverage
1831
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Citation
Athenian, James Nisbet, N.A. Adams
, “1831 Ordinances for the Town of Athens,” African American Experience in Athens, accessed June 10, 2023, https://digihum.libs.uga.edu/items/show/12.
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