Chapter LXVI. *for the relief of John Davlin.*March 2, 1839.1813, ch. 162
196 words·~1 min read·
/statutes-at-large/vol-6/chapter-lxvi-3431984·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Chap. LXVI.— An Act *for the relief of John Davlin.*March 2, 1839.1813, ch. 162.On surrendering a patent for certain land, may enter another tract. *Be it enacted, &c*., That John Davlin, of Arkansas, or his legal representative, be, and he is hereby, authorized to surrender a patent to the United States, issued to him for three hundred and twenty acres of land, covering the south-west quarter of section thirty-five, and the south-east quarter of section thirty-four, in township two south, in range sixteen west of the fifth principal meridian, of which he is the rightful owner; and, when the said Davlin, or his representative, shall surrender the said patent, and reconvey the aforesaid quarter section to the United States, in such form as the Commissioner of the General Land Office shall designate, it shall be lawful for the said Davlin, or his legal representative, to enter, in lieu of the land by this act authorized to be surrendered, three hundred and twenty acres of any of the unappropriated lands subject to private entry, in the state of Arkansas: *Provided*, The Proviso.selection is made within two years from the passage of this act.
Approved, March 2, 1839.