Private Law 83–913

That the Secretary

Dr. Alfred L. Smith.

of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Doctor Alfred L. Smith (captain, Medical Corps, United States Navy, retired), Richmond, Virginia, the sum of $1,773. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims of the said Doctor Alfred L. Smith, against the United States for reimbursement of fees which he received as a civilian physician employed by the Department of the Army during the period beginning April 1, 1948, and ending August 31, 1948, but which he was subsequently required to refund to the United States: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.