1876/77 public laws – Ch. 278 Sec. 3

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CHAPTER CCXXLVIII. ZAN ACT TO PROVIDE AN ASYLUM FOR THE COLORED INSANE OF THE STATE.

That as soon as said asylum is ready for the reception of patients, it shall be the duty of said commissioners to cause to be removed to said asylum the colored insane now in the asylum in Raleigh, and no other colored insane shall be received at said Raleigh asylum~

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