Chapter 50. To reward the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic coast of the Arctic Ocean for acts of humanity to shipwrecked seamen
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CHAP. 50.— An Act To reward the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic coast of the Arctic Ocean for acts of humanity to shipwrecked seamen.April 2, 1888. Whereas, the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic Preamble.coast of the Arctic Ocean exhibited great humanity in rescuing and extending hospitality to the crew of the wrecked whaling bark Napoleon, and especially towards its sole survivor, while themselves suffering from famine; and Whereas it is eminently proper and expedient to recognize and reward such meritorious and humane conduct on the part of an uncivilized people:
Therefore, *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*Appropriation for gifts to Esquimaux for rescuing, etc., shipwrecked crew of whaling hark Napoleon., That there be appropriated and paid, out of the Treasury of the United States, from moneys not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, for the benefit of the Esquimaux natives of the Asiatic coast of the Arctic Ocean, and in recognition of their hospitality to our shipwrecked seamen.
Approved, April 2, 1888.