Private Law 8–XLII

That for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of the Navy to restore to the legal representatives of David Valenzin, EIGHTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 45. 1804. deceased, the value of the property captured from him in the Mediterranean

A sum of money appropriated for the representatives of Valenzin.

by the American squadron, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, a sum not exceeding two thousand six hundred and sixty-five dollars, and seventy cents, be, and the same hereby is appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated: Provided, That the value of the said property shall be first duly ascertained

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by the proper accounting officers: And provided also, That the

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person or persons applying therefor, shall exhibit due proof of his or their being the true legal representative or representatives of the said David Valenzin.

Sec. 2.

And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Navy

Claims of certain individuals to be paid.

be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to cause to be liquidated and paid the claims of those individuals who contributed to the maintenance and support of the said David Valenzin, during his imprisonment, and who have defrayed the expenses of his interment; and that for this purpose, a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated out of any moneys in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.