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route; and that they ſhall be provided with a good veſſel, and victuals for the voyage.

Granted.

ARTICLE IV.

The inhabitants of the iſland ſhall retire from their poſts with all the honours of war, that is to ſay, with two braſs field pieces, their arms and baggage, colours flying, drums beating, and lighted match.

Granted.

ARTICLE V.

The inhabitants of the iſland ſhall retain their civil government, laws, cuſtoms, and ordinances; juſtice ſhall be adminiſtered by the ſame perſons who are now in actual charge thereof: and as to what regards the interior policy of the iſland, it is to be arranged between his moſt Chriſtian Majeſty's Governor and

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