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Spanish Indians were exempted from tithing
Source: The King?s Coffer #83
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In theory, Indians had been legally exempt from tithing since 1533, but in practice this varied. Florida missionaries argued that even a native owed his tithes and firstfruits—to them, not to the crown or the bishop. [Note 4: Friars in chapter to Gov. Marques Cabrera 5/19/1681] (Bushnell KC)
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