Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
THATthe Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized, at his discretion, and having due regard to the necessities of the public service, to furnish such persons as may apply for the same, and who design to emigrate to the Territories either of Oregon, California, or New Mexico, such arms and ammunition, from the army stores, as they may require to arm themselves for such expedition: Provided, That the arms and ammunition so furnished shall not exceed a supply sufficient to arm and equip each person of such expedition: And provided, further, That before the same are delivered, the actual cost to the government of such arms and ammunition shall first be paid to the United States; and that the Secretary of War shall be satisfied that the persons so applying really and bona fide design them for the use aforesaid.
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02/22/1849
Passed the Senate
February 22. 1849
Attest
Asbury Dickins–
Secretary

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Military Affairs
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A Resolution
authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish arms and ammunition to persons emigrating to the Territories of Oregon, California and New Mexico.
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02/28/1849
In the House of Representatives, U. S.
February 28 1849
Resolved That this resolution pass
Attest
Tho. J Campbell
Clerk
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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