Chapter CXLIX. for the Relief of John Somers Smith, on Account of diplomatic Services at the City of Saint Domingo
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CHAP. CXLIX.— An Act for the Relief of John Somers Smith, on Account of diplomatic Services at the City of Saint Domingo.June 21, 1870. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That out of any moneys in thePayment to John Somers Smith. treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated, there be paid to John Somers Smith, late commercial agent of the United States at the city of Saint Domingo, the sum of two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars, on account of diplomatic services rendered at Saint Domingo, especially in the negotiation of the general convention of amity, commerce, and navigation, and for the surrender of fugitive criminals between the United States of America and the Dominican Republic, signedVol. xv. p. 473. at Saint Domingo, February eight, anno Domini eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, which sum is in full for all charges or expenses beyond his salary as commercial agent.
Approved, June 21, 1870.