Chapter CLXXIII. for the Relief of Philip B
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Chap. CLXXIII.— An Act for the Relief of Philip B. Holmes and William Pedrich.June 21, 1860. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the Secretary of the865THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 173, 174, 175, 176. 1860. Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay Philip B.Payment to Philip B. Holmes and William Pedrich. Holmes and William Pedrich, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of three thousand dollars, for the invention of a machine for cutting raw hides into strips for making hide ropes for the use of the navy of the United States: *Provided,* That the UnitedProviso.
States shall be authorized hereafter to use said machine free of any charge by claimants, their heirs, or assignees. Approved, June 21, 1860.