 By this decree it was declared and enacted, " that the people of colour resident in the French colonies, born of free parents, were entitled to, as of right, and should be allowed the enjoyment of, all the privileges of French citizens, and, among others,...  A History of the West Indies, Containing the Natural, Civil, and ... - Page 435by Thomas Coke - 1811Full view - About this book
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...May, 1791, passed another decree ordering "that the people of color resident in the French Colonies born of free parents, were entitled to, as of right,...enjoyment of, all the privileges of French citizens, and among them that of having votes in the choice of representatives, and of being eligible to seats... | |
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