Chapter XLIV. for the relief of certain sufferers by fire, at Savannah, in Georgia
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Chap. XLIV.— An Act for the relief of certain sufferers by fire, at Savannah, in Georgia. April 11, 1820. *Be it enacted, &c., * That the credit allowed by the existing laws upon the duties due and remaining unpaid to the United States, at the custom-houseCredit for duties on merchandise destroyed by fire at Savannah, prolonged for four years. at Savannah, upon imported merchandise, which was destroyed by fire at Savannah, on the eleventh day of January last, and then belonging to the importers thereof, and not insured against fire, be, and the same is hereby, prolonged for four years, from the respective times when such duties may be payable: *Always provided,* ThatProviso. said bonds be renewed, with sufficient surety, to the satisfaction of the collector of the said district of Savannah.
Approved, April 11, 1820.