Private Law 53–326

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to inquire into and determine what services were rendered by Henry W. Lee, now of Stevens Point, in the State of Wisconsin, to the Winnebago Indians, or to any bands or families thereof; whether such services were rendered at the request of or under any agreement with or acceptance of such Indians; whether such services were of utility and value to such Indians and deserving of compensation, and to fix upon the proper measure of the value of the same, not exceeding ten thousand dollars and over and above any sums of money which may have been paid to the said Lee on account thereof; and if he shall determine that the said Lee is justly and equitably entitled to any such sum or compensation as he shall so fix, then to deduct the same from the accounts to be paid and distributed to the

From Indian funds.

stray bands of Winnebagoes in Wisconsin, or to such of them as he shall find were justly answerable, in such yearly installments or portions as he shall think fit, and to pay the same to said Lee, in full discharge of all his claims, notwithstanding that a formal contract was never made in accordance with the statute in such cases made and provided: Provided, That said stray bands, or a majority of the heads

Proviso.

Consent of Indians.

of families thereof, shall give their consent to such payment in such manner as the Secretary shall direct.