Chapter LIV. to provide for the final settlement and adjustment of the various claims preferred by James Monroe, against the United States
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Chap. LIV.— An Act to provide for the final settlement and adjustment of the various claims preferred by James Monroe, against the United States. March 2, 1831. *Be it enacted, &c., * That, for public services, losses and sacrifices, the sum of thirty thousand dollars is hereby appropriated, to be paid toPayment for public services, &c. James Monroe immediately after the passing of this act, out of any 458 TWENTY-FIRST CONGRESS. Sess. II. Ch. 71, 72, 74. 1831. money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, which shall be in full Proviso.of all demands of the said James Monroe for claims aforesaid: *Provided,* The accounting officer of the treasury department shall, upon an examination of his accounts, believe so much is due to him upon principles of equity and justice.
Approved, March 2, 1831.