Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, & e., that no slave or slaves shall be allowed to occupy a house or houses within the corporate limits of the town of Greensburg, separate or apart from the premises occupied by their owner or person who may be hired; and any person or person who shall rent a house to a slaves or slaves, or suffer any slaves or slaves to occupy a house or houses other than as above stated, shall pay a fine of not less than ten nor more than thirty dollar, at the discretion of the Mayor.
Source
The St. Helena Echo (Greensburg, Louisiana) 16 Jun, 1860, The Imperial (Board of Aldermen)
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