BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled,
THATin addition to the present Medical Staff of the army, there shall be appointed, by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for and during the war with Mexico,
six hospital surgeons, with the rank, pay, and emoluments of a Surgeon in the army.
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02/10/1848
Passed the Senate
February 10th 1848
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Asbury DickinsFebruary 10th 1848
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An act for an increase of the Medical Staff of the army for a limited time.
An act for an increase of the Medical Staff of the army for a limited time.
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This Bill passed the Senate and was sent to the House; the Senate asked for its return;
reconsidered the bill, and postponed it indefinitely, Feb. 15, 1848.
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8. Mil Aff
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reconsidered & ppd indefly
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No Papers
Partially Printed Document, 2 page(s), Volume 468, RG 46, Entry 427: Records of the United States Senate, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Bills and Resolutions Originating in the Senate, Senate Bills and Resolutions Upon Which Further Action Was Taken, 1847-1849, NAB