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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 9 STAT. · March 3, 1849 · Chapter CXXX

Chapter CXXX. for the Relief of James Hotchkiss

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Chap. CXXX.— An Act for the Relief of James Hotchkiss. March 3, 1849. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, James Hotchkiss authorized to enter a quarter section of land. That James Hotchkiss be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter at the Chicago Land Office, in the State of Illinois, at the minimum price, the north-east quarter of section thirty-one, in township thirty-nine north, and range eight east, of the third principal meridian: *Provided*, That said Hotchkiss,Proviso. at the time of said entry and purchase, shall satisfy the register and receiver of said land district that there are no adverse or other claimants to said tract of land, or to any part thereof.
Approved, March 3, 1849.
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