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Ships commonly docked along riverside plantations on the Elizabeth River, James River, Potomac River, Rappahannock River, and York River. | Ships commonly docked along riverside plantations on the Elizabeth River, James River, Potomac River, Rappahannock River, and York River. | ||
===== Districts ===== | ===== Customs Districts ===== | ||
Ports and eastern seaboard towns were divided into customs districts. In 1770, there were six: | Ports and eastern seaboard towns were divided into customs districts. In 1770, there were six: | ||
*Accomack District | *Accomack District | ||
*James River Lower District | *James River Lower District | ||
*James River Upper District | *James River Upper District | ||