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The writings of James Madison,

comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed.
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
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In the ports and commerce of West and East Florida,
France shall never be on a worse footing than the most favored
nations; and for the term of ten years her vessels and
merchandize shall be subject therein to no higher duties than
are paid by those of the United States and of the ceded Territory,


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exported in French vessels from any port in West or
East Florida, [and] shall be exempt from duty as long as
vessels of the United States shall enjoy this exemption.