Chapter LXX. *for the Relief of John Millar.* Feb. 14, 1853. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That whereas John Millar, Certificates of registry may be issued to vessels of John Millar, built in the United States.formerly of Belfast
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Chap. LXX.— An Act *for the Relief of John Millar.* Feb. 14, 1853. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That whereas John Millar, Certificates of registry may be issued to vessels of John Millar, built in the United States.formerly of Belfast, Ireland, but now of the city and county of New York, in the State of New York, merchant, has, according to law, declared his intentions to become a citizen of the United States, the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby authorized to issue certificates of registry to such vessels built in the United States, as may be owned in whole or in part by the said John Millar, which said certificates shall have the same force and effect during five years from the time of THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
Sess. II. Ch. 71, 72, 73. 1853. 755the passage of this act, and no longer, as though issued to a citizen of the United States: *Provided,* That before issuing said certificates, the said Provisos.John Millar shall file with the Secretary of the Treasury, a duly certified copy of his said declaration of intentions to become a citizen of the United States: *And provided also,* That if the said John Millar shall not, during the said five years, become such citizen, the certificate issued under this act shall be void.
Approved, February 14, 1853.