Whereas, Jonas Whitney conveyed by deed of gift to the State of Illinois, lots numbered nine, ten, eleven and twelve, in block eight, in Whitney's addition to the town Spring-

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field, for the purpose of locating the turnout depot, &c.[etc], of the Northern Cross railroad on the same. And whereas by a change made in said turnout by the principal engineer since the donation of said lots, it becomes necessary to make the said location on lot number eight, in block eight; lots number eight and nine, in block five, and lots number nine, ten, eleven and twelve, in block two, in said addition to Springfield, instead of the lots formerly donated, which are now of no use to the State since the said change in the road. And whereas, it is expedient that the State obtain the last mentioned lots by surrendering back the former: Therefore,

Sec.[Section] 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That the Auditor of Public Accounts, be, and he is hereby authorized and required to convey to Jonas Whitney, lots number nine, ten, eleven and twelve, in block number eight, so soon as said Whitney shall convey to the State of Illinois, lot number eight, in block eight, lots number eight and nine in block five, and lots number nine, ten, eleven and twelve in block two, all in Whitney's addition to the town of Springfield, to be used by said State for the said turnout depot on the Northern Cross railroad. This act to be in force from and after its passage.

Approved, February 27, 1841.