BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, THATthe Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby authorized to make such an equitable
settlement and compromise with the securities of Francis D. Newcomb, late Surveyor
General of the State of Louisiana, as he shall, under the circumstances deem advisable;
and on their paying, or securing to his satisfaction, the sum agreed to be paid by
them, to discharge them fully, from all liability as such securities.
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07/15/1848
Secretary.
07/15/1848
Passed the Senate, July 15, 1848.
Attest
Asbury Dickins—Attest
Secretary.
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S. 321.
An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make a compromise and settlement with the securities of Francis D. Newcomb, late Surveyor General of the State of Louisiana.
An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to make a compromise and settlement with the securities of Francis D. Newcomb, late Surveyor General of the State of Louisiana.
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04/14/1848
Clerk
04/14/1848
House of Representatives
July 22nd 1848.
Resolved That this bill do pass.
Attest,
Tho. J CampbellJuly 22nd 1848.
Resolved That this bill do pass.
Attest,
Clerk
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3. R passed
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24 July 1848 Exd by Mr Rusk S.
Mr Hampton H. R.
Mr Hampton H. R.
Partially Printed Document, 2 page(s), Volume 469, 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