Chapter 20. For the preservation of the frigate Constitution
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CHAP. 20.— An Act For the preservation of the frigate Constitution. February 14, 1900. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of the Frigate Constitution. Preservation, etc., of. Navy is hereby authorized to place the frigate Constitution, now lying at the Boston Navy-Yard, as near as may be consistent with her preservation, in the same condition as regards her hull and rigging as she was when in active service: *Provided*, That before beginning on such work a sufficient sum of money to complete such work shall be raised through the agency of the Massachusetts State Society United States Daughters of Eighteen Hundred and Twelve and placed at his disposal for the purpose.
Approved, February 14, 1900.