United States Legal
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation | 1774 – 1875
Library of Congress – A comprehensive collection of congressional records from the Continental Congress through the 43rd Congress, offering insights into the legislative foundations of the United States.
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Avalon Project | 1700 – 1799
Yale Law School – An essential collection of legal documents addressing challenges such as slavery and freedom, featuring digitized historical records from the 18th century.
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O Say Can You See: Early Washington, D.C., Law & Family | 1800 – 1862
University of Maryland – Examines freedom suits and family networks in Washington, D.C., through archival cases filed by enslaved individuals seeking freedom, digitized for analysis and public access.
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