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Testament (New York)
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In the Name of God Amen I Simja de Tores latte of Jamaica Widow being indisposed, and weak in body but of sound mind and memorey and knowin the Certenty of death and the Uncertanity of Its Approch doe…

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Simja de Torres

Places:

New York City, British America and the British West Indies (New York, United States of America)

Date:

1746

Subjects:

Will & testament, Inheritance, Finance, Women, Slavery

Categories:

Law, Wills, Testaments & Bequests, Firsthand Accounts
Hebrew Slaves
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When you acquire a Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years; in the seventh year he shall go free, without payment. If he came single, he shall leave single; if he had a wife, his wife shall leave…

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Land of Israel (Israel)

Date:

Biblical Period

Subjects:

Economic life, Family, Social justice, Justice system, Slavery

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Law, Biblical Law
Acordos (Regulations)
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There may not be in this [city of] Recife and Antonio Vaz any congregation beyond that which exists today—may God enlarge it—and, if there be now or at any time anyone who contests this matter, the…

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The Jewish Community of Recife

Places:

Recife, Dutch Colonial Empire (Recife, Brazil)

Date:

1648

Subjects:

Government, Leadership, Communal organizations, Colonialism, Slavery

Categories:

Law, Legal Codes