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for every month in this present year in the proportion of four hundred thousand pounds sterling a-year, from the day on which they are placed under the command of the Swedish Crown Prince. This corps shall be always kept up to its full complement, which may be ascertained by a Commissary named for that purpose on the part of His Britannic Majesty.

It is, however, understood by the High Contracting Parties, that these payments are to cease from the time His Britannic Majesty shall declare such troops not to be required for the good of the common cause, or by the conclusion of a general peace. A proper time shall be allowed, concerning which an amicable arrangement shall be made for the troops to return to his Danish Majesty's dominions.

ARTICLE VII.

Commercial Relations to return to usual order as existing
before War.

The commercial relations between the subjects of the High Contracting Parties shall again return to the usual order, as existing before the present war began. They moreover reciprocally agree to adopt measures, as soon as possible, for giving the same greater force and extent.

ARTICLE VIII.

Abolition of Slave Trade.

His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British nation being extremely desirious of totally abolishing the Slave Trade, the King of Denmark engages to co-operate with His said Majesty for the completion of so beneficent a work, and to prohibit all his subjects, in the most effectual manner, and by the most solemn laws, from taking any share in such trade.

ARTICLE IX.

No Peace or Truce to be made with France but by Mutual

Consent.

The two High Contracting Parties oblige themselves reciprocally not to conclude any peace or truce with France, but by mutual consent.

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ARTICLE X.

Indemnity to Denmark for Cession of Norway to Sweden.

Whereas His Danish Majesty, in virtue of the Treaty of Peace this day concluded with the King of Sweden, has ceded Norway to His said Majesty for a certain provided indemnity, His Britannic Majesty, who thus has seen his engagements contracted with Sweden in this respect fulfilled, promises, in concert with the King of Sweden, to employ his good offices with the Allied Powers, at the general peace, to obtain for Denmark a proper indemnity for the cession of Norway.

ARTICLE XI.

Raising of Sequestrations on Property not yet Confiscated or
Condemned.

The sequestrations which have been laid, by either of the Coutracting Parties, on property not already confiscated or condemned, shall be raised immediately after the ratification of this Treaty.

ARTICLE XII.

Depôt for British Goods at Stralsund.

His Majesty the King of Sweden having engaged, by the sixth Article of the Treaty of Alliance with His Britannic Majesty, concluded at Stockholm the 3rd of March, 1813, to grant for a period of twenty years, to be computed from the exchange of the ratifications of the said Treaty, to the subjects of His Britannic Majesty, the privileges of depôt in the port of Stralsund, of all articles being the growth or manufacture of Great Britain, or of her Colonies, on paying a duty of 1 per cent. ad valorem on such articles and merchandize on import and export; His Majesty the King of Denmark promising to fulfil, in his new character of Sovereign of Swedish Pomerania, the said stipulation, by substituting Danish for Swedish bottoms.

ARTICLE XIII.

Renewal of all Ancient Treaties of Peace and Commerce.

All the ancient Treaties of Peace and Commerce between the former Sovereigns of England and Denmark are hereby renewed in their full extent, so far as they are not contradictory to the stipulations of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE XIV.

Ratification.

This Treaty of Peace shall he ratified by the two High Contracting Parties; the ratifications to be exchanged at Kiel within one month, or sooner if practicable.

In witness whereof we, the Undersigned, by virtue of our full powers, have signed the present Treaty of Peace, and thereto affixed the seal of our arms.

Done at Kiel, the 14th January, 1814.

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ADDITIONAL ARTICLES TO THE DEFINITIVE TREATY BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND DENMARK, SIGNED AT KIEL, JANUARY 14, 1814.

Signed at Liége, April 7, 1814.

ARTICLE I.

Period for Evacuation, &c., of Danish Possessions by
Great Britain.

The evacuations, cessions, and restitutions, stipulated by the above-mentioned Treaty, shall be executed in Europe within a month, in the seas of America within three months, and in the continent and seas of Asia within six months after the ratifications of the Definitive Treaty.

ARTICLE II.

Fortifications in Restored Districts.

In all cases of restitution agreed upon by the present Treaty, the fortifications shall be delivered up in the state in which they were at the moment of the signature of the Definitive Treaty, and all works which shall have been constructed since the occupation shall remain untouched.

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In Cases of Cession Three Years allowed to Inhabitants to

dispose of their Property.

It is further agreed that in all the cases of cession stipulated, there shall be allowed to the inhabitants, of whatever condition or nation they may be, a term of three years, reckoning from the notification of the present Treaty, to dispose of their property, acquired and possessed whether before or in the course of the war, during which term of three years they shall be at liberty freely to exercise their religion, and to enjoy their property. The same facility is granted within the countries restored, to all persons, inhabitants or others, who shall have formed any establishments during the time which those countries were possessed by Great Britain.

Non-Molestation of Inhabitants of Ceded Countries on Account of Political Opinions.

In respect to the inhabitants of the countries restored or ceded, it is agreed that no one shall be persecuted, disturbed, or troubled, either personally or in his property, under any pretext, on account of his political opinions or conduct, or of his attachment to either of the High Contracting Parties, or for any other cause, unless it be for debts contracted with individuals, or for acts subsequent to the present Treaty.

ARTICLE III.

Claims.

The decision of every claim between individuals of the respective nations for any debts, property, effects, or rights whatever, which conformably to common usage and the law of nations ought to be brought forward, shall be referred to the competent tribunals, and in such cases there shall be prompt and complete justice rendered in the countries where the claims are respectively put forth.

These Articles to form Part of Treaty of January 14, 1814.

These Additional Articles shall make a part of the Treaty signed the 14th January, 1814, and shall have the same force and validity as if they were inserted word for word in the said Treaty.

Ratifications.

They shall be ratified by the two High Contracting Parties, and the ratifications shall be exchanged within four weeks, or sooner if possible,

In witness whereof we, the Undersigned, in virtue of our respective full powers, have signed the present Additional Articles, and have affixed thereto the seal of our arms.

Done at Liége, the 7th April, 1814.

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Non-Molestation of Inhabitants of Ceded or Restored Countries on Account of their Political Conduct.

It is agreed between the two High Contracting Parties, that the same security of person and property which has been stipulated by the Additional Articles signed this day, for the inhabitants of the restored or ceded countries, shall be afforded to all the subjects of His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, whether British or Hanoverians, and of His Majesty the King of Denmark, who shall have taken an active part in the present war, which has disturbed so many countries, and that no one shall be persecuted, disturbed, or troubled, on account of his political conduct or opinions during the course of the war.

This Additional Article shall make part of the Treaty signed the 14th January, 1814, and shall have the same force and validity as if it was inserted word for word in the said Treaty.

It shall be ratified by the two High Contracting Parties, and the ratifications shall be exchanged within four weeks, or sooner if possible.

In witness whereof we, the Undersigned, in virtue of our respective full powers, have signed the present Additional Article, and affixed thereto the seal of our arms.

Done at Liége, the 7th April, 1814.

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CONVENTION OF COMMERCE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND DENMARK, TOGETHER WITH A SEPARATE AND AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE THEREUNTO ANNEXED.

Signed at London, June 16, 1824.*

HIS Majesty The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Majesty The King of Denmark, * Signed also in French.

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