Chapter XCIII. for the relief of John Matthews
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Chap. XCIII.— An Act for the relief of John Matthews. May 20, 1826. *Be it enacted, &c., * Authorized to enter a certain tract of land in Louisiana. That John Matthews be, and he is hereby, authorized to locate, within twelve months after the passing of this act, under the direction of the Register and Receiver for the Western District of Louisiana, on the Bayou Boeuf, in the county of Opelousas, a tract of land equal to the quantity which the said Matthews lost, by a decree of court, in consequence of an erroneous location made and approved by Proviso.the authority of the proper officer: *Provided,* The quantity so located shall not exceed five hundred and forty-two arpens.
Approved, May 20, 1826.