Records of the South Carolina General Assembly, 1704-1729.

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Records of the South Carolina General Assembly, 1704-1729.

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Primarily acts of the assembly pertaining to the economy and defense of the colony of South Carolina. Includes acts to encourage planting, provide for the relief of debtors, regulate the Indian trade, land sales, and usury, and provide for the storage of arms and munitions.

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