Chapter XLVI. for the Relief of George Stealey
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Chap. XLVI.— An Act for the Relief of George Stealey.May 9, 1860. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the account furnished by George Stealey, for services rendered and expenses incurred by him asAccount of George Stealey to be settled on principles of equity and justice. agent, appointed by the Indian commissioners of the United States for the State of California to visit the northern tribes of Indians in said State, be, and the same is hereby, referred to the Third Auditor of the Treasury, with authority to cause the same to be settled upon principles of equity and justice, and the amount thereof to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, the said settlement to be made upon satisfactory vouchers showing that the expenses were actually incurred, and that the prices paid were just and proper under the peculiar circumstances of the case.
Approved, May 9, 1860.