Chapter 177. authorizing the closing of the accounts of the late Rear-Admiral A
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CHAP. 177.— An Act authorizing the closing of the accounts of the late Rear-Admiral A. H. Foote, United States Navy.June 9, 1880. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Late Rear-Admiral A. 11. Footu. That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury Department be, and hereby are, authorized and 552 FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. On. 177, 178, 179. 1880. directed to close the. accounts of the late Rear-Admiral A. n.
FooteSettlement of accounts. by crediting him with the sum of eight hundred and thirty-four dollars, being the amount advanced to him while under orders to take command of the South Atlantic squadron, and which he expended in preparing to execute his orders, but was prevented from reaching his post by reason of death caused by wounds and exposure incurred in service and in the line of duty. Approved, June 9, 1880.