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“ British vessels shall be subject to no other or higher du- 
“ ties or charges, than shall be payable on the same articles 
“ if so imported or exported in American vessels. 
“ It is agreed that this article, and every matter and thing 
“ therein contained, shall continue to be in force during 
“ the continuance of the war in which his majesty is now 
“ engaged ; and also for two years from and after the day 
“ of the signature of the preliminary or other articles of 
“ peace by which the same may be terminated. 
“ And it is further agreed, that at the expiration of the 
“ said term, the two contracting parties will endeavour 
“ further to regulate their commerce in this respect, ac- 
« cording to the situation in which his majesty may then 
“ find himself with respect to the West Indies, and with a 
“ view to such arrangements as may best conduce to the 
“ mutual advantage and extension of commerce.” 
