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" for sale, except that in sugar planting, 
"not less than one-thirtieth shall be delivered
"in addition to the cane left for seed, instead
"of the proportions above indicated; which
"share shall be promptly gathered, prepared
"and delivered in proper packages and condition
"for transportation in full consideration
"for the leasing or registering of such
"plantation and the protection and privileges
"conferred by the Government; and they shall
"not be subject to any other tax or charges upon 
"the crops produced, except State taxes, the 
"internal revenue tax and commercial intercourse 
"fees, &c."

As far as I am advised, this one eighth or one tenth of the crops, now maturing or already harvested, has not yet been collected.  If it is a part of the agreement for rent

Transcription Notes:
first word, "plantation', on previous page per rules