Chapter LI. for the relief of Mary Chever
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Chap. LI.— An Act for the relief of Mary Chever. April 12, 1814. *Be it enacted, &c., * Gratuity to her. That from and after the passage of this act there shall be paid out of the navy pension fund, to Mary Chever, for and during her life, the sum of twenty-five dollars, quarter yearly, as a gratuity from Congress on account of the distinguished bravery and services of her two sons, John Chever and Joseph P. Chever, who were seamen on board the frigate Constitution, and who were slain at the capture of the British frigate Java. Approved, April 12, 1814.