Chapter CCXCVIII. for the relief of the legal representatives of Nimrod Farrow and of Richard Harris
180 words·~1 min read·
/statutes-at-large/vol-6/chapter-ccxcviii-2330782·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Chap. CCXCVIII.— An Act for the relief of the legal representatives of Nimrod Farrow and of Richard Harris.July 14, 1832. *Be it enacted, &c.,* That the Third Auditor of the Treasury, the Second Comptroller, and Charles Gratiot, be, and they are hereby, authorized Commission to examine claims, &c. and directed to examine the claims of the legal representatives of Nimrod Farrow and Richard Harris, against the United States, arising from a contract to construct a fortification at Dauphin Island, on the principles of justice and equity; and they are empowered and directed to take further testimony on the part of the United States, if they shall think the same necessary to accomplish the ends of justice; and to prescribe rules for taking testimony on behalf of, and giving notice to, the parties respectively: and to call on the claimants for books and Testimony and award to be reported to Congress. papers relating to expenditures under said contract; and they are directed to report the testimony so taken, with their award, to the next session of Congress.
Approved, July 14, 1832.