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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 6 STAT. · May 20, 1826 · Chapter CXIV

Chapter CXIV. for the relief of John H

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Chap. CXIV.— An Act for the relief of John H. Mills. May 20, 1826. *Be it enacted, &c., * That John H. Mills be, and he is hereby, confirmedConfirmed in his title to land in Louisiana. in his title to a tract of land of one hundred and ninety-five arpens, situated on Thompson’s creek, in the parish of West Feliciana, Louisiana, between lands owned by Moses Samples below, and Levi Lush above; and shall be entitled to patent therefor, upon exhibiting a survey of the same to the commissioner of the general land office: *Provided, however,*Proviso.
That this act be construed to operate merely as a relinquishment of title on the part of the United States, and not to prejudice the rights of any third person. Approved, May 20, 1826.
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