Chapter II. *extending the privilege if franking to William Henry Harrison, the delegate from the territory of the United States, northwest of the Ohio; and making provision far his compensation.* Jan. 2, 1800. [Obsolete.] Section 1. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives of the United State
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Chap. II.— An Act *extending the privilege if franking to William Henry Harrison, the delegate from the territory of the United States, northwest of the Ohio; and making provision far his compensation.* Jan. 2, 1800. [Obsolete.] Section 1. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That William Henry Harrison, the delegate to Congress from the territory of the United States northwest of the river Ohio, be entitled to the privilege of sending and receiving letters free of postage, on the same terms, and under the same restrictions, as are provided for the members of the Senate and of the House of Representatives of the United States, by the act, intituled “An act to establish the post-office and post roads within the United States.
” Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted,* That the said William Henry Harrison shall receive for his travelling expenses and attendance in Congress, the same compensation as is or may be allowed by law, to the members of the House of Representatives of the United States, to be certified and paid in like manner. Approved, January 2, 1800.