Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Untied States of America
in Congress Assembled. That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he is hereby authorized
if in his opinion it will be advantageous to the public interest to make Contracts
for any term not exceeding five years for the purchase of American water rotted Hemp
for the use of the United States Navy, provided the same can be had of equal quality
with the best foreign Hemp, and at a price not exceeding the average price of such
Hemp for the last five years—the inspection and delivery to be at the place of purchase.
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No 25.
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Joint Resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to contract for hemp
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April 26. 1848
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Reported by Mr T Butler King from the Committee on Naval Affairs, read three times and passed twice & engrossed question on third reading.
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Senate Bill Pass both Houses
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To be Engrossed
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Senate Bill of import Passed both Houses
Handwritten Document, 2 page(s), RG 233, Entry 362: Records of the United States House of Representatives, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Bills and Resolutions Originating in the House, 1847-1849, NAB ,