Volume 6
Private Law 16–LXXVIII
for the relief of Stephen Barter, late paymaster of the third regiment of New York volunteers.
Approved May 8, 1820
Statutory text
An Act
for the relief of Stephen Barter, late paymaster of the third regiment of New York volunteers.
Be it enacted, &c.,
That the proper accounting officers of the treasury department be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered
Accounts to be settled.
to settle the accounts of Stephen Baxter, late paymaster of the third regiment of New York volunteers, upon the principles of justice and equity; and to allow him such credits as may appear due for moneys advanced to the troops in the service of the United States: Provided, however,
Proviso.
That the allowance as aforesaid shall not exceed the amount advanced to him by the government of the United States.
Approved, .