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From 1st Jan. 1787, prizes to pay 5l. per cent, of their value to his Majesty before registry.
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XXVIII. And be it enacted, That from and after the first day of January; one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven, for and upon every ship or vessel which shall have been taken as prize, and brought into any port or place of this kingdom, and there condemned, the duty of customs, being five per cent. of her value, and nothing more shall be paid to his Majesty, his heirs and successors, before the shall be registered in manner herein directed.
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