Chapter XIII. *for the relief of Thomas Sumpter.*Feb. 6, 1839. *Be it enacted, &c*., That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to close the account of Thomas Sumpter, late MinisterAccount to be closed, and allowance made
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Chap. XIII.— An Act *for the relief of Thomas Sumpter.*Feb. 6, 1839. *Be it enacted, &c*., That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, directed to close the account of Thomas Sumpter, late MinisterAccount to be closed, and allowance made. Plenipotentiary of the United States at Brazil, by placing to his credit the sum of six thousand two hundred and sixty-three dollars and fifty cents; which said sum was paid to him by order of James Monroe, late President of the United States, towards the expenses which he had incurred, in consequence of the omission of the Government to appoint a Secretary of Legation, during the period of eight years nine months and twenty-four days, for the mission on which he was employed; and which sum was charged against him on the books of the treasury, without the corresponding credit; and also by placing to his credit the sum of five thousand six hundred and twenty-nine dollars and sixty-nine cents, which is to be in full of all expenses incurred by him as aforesaid: *Provided, nevertheless*, That before this act shall have any effect,Proviso. the said Thomas Sumpter shall first execute and deliver to the Secretary of the Treasury, in due form of law, a release to the United States, discharging them from all liability for any claims which he may now have against them for performing consular duties, or duties as agent for prisoners, or on any other account whatsoever.
Approved, February 6, 1839.