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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume 48, 1751-1765

Note 17 — Part II

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Millones: “the voluntary impost which the kingdoms had granted to the king, on the consumption of the six commodities of wine, vinegar, oil, meat, soap, and tallow candles (see VOL. XLIV, p. 299, note 91); it was renewed every six years.” Sisas: “the impost on food-stuffs, reducing the measure; a tribute reputed as a nuisance—which, notwithstanding that, still exists under another appellation.” (Dominguez.) ↑

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