Chapter 37.
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CHAP. 37.— An act for the relief of the heirs-at-law of William R. Downing, deceased.Jan. 20, 1883. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,William E. Downing, deceased.Relief of heirs of. That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby, authorized to audit and adjust the accounts of William R. Downing, deceased, late a captain and assistant quartermaster of United States volunteers, and are hereby authorized and directed to credit said William R.
Downing, deceased, late a captain and assistant quartermaster of United States volunteers, such amount, not exceeding ten thousand dollars, as may be shown he is justly entitled to in the settlement of his accounts as assistant quartermaster of the United States, although the proper vouchers of the items of credit are not produced, if evidence is furnished that the said items in equity and justice ought to be credited. Approved, January 20, 1883.