| An Act to make temporary disposition of certain
railroad iron |
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| May 21, 1861 |
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| WHEREAS, In furtherance of a contract
between Thomas C. Bates, an alien enemy residing in the State of New
York, and the Memphis, El Paso & Pacific railroad company, a large
quantity of railroad iron is on deposit at New Orleans and on the
Mississippi and Red rivers, intended by said contract for said road,
and said alien being now incapable of carrying on his contract -- |
| The Congress of the Confederate States
of America do enact, That said Memphis, El Paso and Pacific
railroad company be and is hereby authorized to take possession of
said iron upon payment of duty and lawful charges, if any, and lay the
same on their road, upon giving bond to the Secretary of the Treasury,
to respond for the payment of said iron, as Congress may hereafter
direct, the ultimate rights of all persons being hereby reserved until
such legislation. |
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| APPROVED May 21, 1861 |
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