Chapter CXIX. for the Relief of Captain James Pennoyer
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Chap. CXIX.— An Act for the Relief of Captain James Pennoyer. March 3, 1847. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Value of the United States brig Porpoise, her tackle, &c., to be estimated, and one half part of gross amount to be paid Captain Pennoyer, as compensation for saving her, her officers, and crew. That the proper accounting officers of the treasury be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to make, or cause to be made, a full and accurate estimate of the value of the United States brig Porpoise, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with that of all the property of every description on board of her at and before the twelfth day of November, eighteen hundred and thirty-six; and, the same being ascertained, to pay over the one equal half part of such gross amount to the said Captain James Pennoyer, as a full and complete compensation for his services in saving the said brig Porpoise, her officers, and crew; and that the said sum be paid out [of] any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved, March 3, 1847.