Chapter 237. To provide for a survey of Elk River, in Tennessee and Alabama
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CHAP. 237.— An Act To provide for a survey of Elk River, in Tennessee and Alabama. May 4, 1898. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * That the Secretary of WarElk River, Tennessee, etc., survey of. be authorized and directed to cause a survey to be made of Elk River, 398 FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS. Sess. II. Chs. 237, 238, 241. 1898. Reports.in Tennessee and Alabama, and that a report be made as early as practicable showing the probable cost of improving the river so as to make it available for light-draft steamers.
The Secretary of War is also directed to report to Congress his opinion as to the advisability of the contemplated survey. Approved, May 4, 1898.