Chapter XX. for the Relief of the Kentucky University
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CHAP. XX.— An Act for the Relief of the Kentucky University.Jan. 17, 1871. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That the treasurer of thePayment to Kentucky University for use of its buildings. United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay to the treasurer of the Kentucky University the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars in full compensation for all claim which could be made by said university, or by Transylvania University, to whose rights it has succeeded, for the occupation of their buildings at Lexington, Kentucky, as a general hospital for United States soldiers, and for all damages and injury caused to said buildings and the grounds adjacent, and to the museums and personal property of said university: *Provided,* That before said sum shall beProviso. paid, a release in full of all claims against the government of all rents and damages that might or could be claimed by said Kentucky University, or by Transylvania University, shall be executed in due form by the proper officers of said university, and deposited with the Treasurer along with the receipt for the sum hereby appropriated.
Approved, January 17, 1871.