Private Law 74–405

That the Comptroller

Doctor George Ritchey.

Claim of, to be justed.

General of the United States be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to adjust and settle the claim of Doctor George W. Ritchey in the amount of $8,283.39 as loss sustained through the spalling and splitting of the original 40-inch mirror which was intended for installation under contract NOd-297, dated June 5, 1931, in a telescope at the United States Naval Observatory, and to allow not to exceed $8,283.39 in full and final settlement of said claim.

Appropriation.

There is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $8,283.39, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for payment of the claim.