Chapter 49. To amend section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a national military park at the battle field of Fort Donelson, Tennessee,” approved March 26, 1928
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CHAP. 49.— An Act To amend section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a national military park at the battle field of Fort Donelson, Tennessee,” approved March 26, 1928. February 18, 1930.[[H. R. 2824](/us/bill/71/hr/2824).][[Public, No. 49](/us/pl/71/49).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Fort Donelson Military Park, Tenn.Vol. 45, p. 368, amended. That section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a national military park at the battle field of Fort Donelson, Tennessee,” approved March 26, 1928, be, and the same is hereby, amended so that the said section will read as follows:
" “That, upon receipt of the report of said commission the Secretary Acquiring lands for, by purchase or condemnation. of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to acquire, by purchase, when purchasable at prices deemed by him reasonable, otherwise by condemnation, such tract or tracts of lands as are recommended by the commission as necessary and desirable for a national military park; to establish and substantially mark the Established as national military park. boundaries of the said park; to definitely mark all lines of battle and locations of troops within the boundaries of the park and erect substantial historical tablets at such points within the park and in the vicinity of the park and its approaches as are recommended by the commission, together with such other points as the Secretary of War may deem appropriate; to construct the necessary roads and walks, Roads, restoration of old fort, etc., directed. plant trees and shrubs, restore and care for the grounds, including the restoration and maintenance of those portions of old Fort Donelson, and of the Confederate water batteries that are located on the present engineer reservation: *Provided*, That the entire cost of *Proviso*.Cost limitation. acquiring said land, including cost of condemnation proceedings, if any, ascertainment of title, surveys, and compensation for the land, the cost of marking the battle field, the expenses of the commission, and the establishment of the national military park shall not exceed the sum of $50,000.
” " Approved, February 18, 1930.