Chapter XLVII. for the Relief of John Kelly, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Reissue of certain Bonds, &c
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CHAP. XLVII.— An Act for the Relief of John Kelly, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the Reissue of certain Bonds, &c.Feb. 10, 1871. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the Secretary of the TreasuryNew bonds to issue to John Kelly in place of those destroyed by fire. be, and he is hereby, authorized to issue a new bond for one hundred dollars, with coupons from and including that of May first, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, to John Kelly, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in place of his coupon bond for a like amount, number fifteen thousand nine hundred and forty-four, act of February twenty-fifth, eighteen hundred and1862, ch. 33.Vol. xii. p. 345. sixty-two, fourth series.
Also, to issue to said John Kelly a new bond for fifty dollars with coupons from and including that of May first, eighteen hundred and sixty-five, in place of his coupon bond for a like amount, number three thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight, same act and series, said bonds having been destroyed by fire: *Provided,* That before issuing the new bonds the Secretary of the Treasury shall require a sufficient bondBond of indemnity. of indemnity securing the government against the presentation of the bonds alleged to be lost.
Approved, February 10, 1871.