RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, THATthe Secretary of the Navy be and is hereby authorized to adjust and settle upon principles of equity and justice the claims of A. S. and A. W. Benson arising out of contracts made with the Navy Department for the transportation of naval stores to the Pacific.
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Passed the Senate
March 1. 1849
Attest
Asbury Dickins.
Secretary

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A Resolution respecting the claims of A. S. and A. W. Benson
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R—R Passed.
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In the House of Representatives US
March 3 1849
Resolved That this resolution pass
Attest
Tho J Cambell
Clerk
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Exd 3 mar 49 Fitzgerald S
[Robinson?] HR

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,