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teen hundred and thirty ght; forty one thousand
and one hundred dollars Of principal, and forty
one thousand two hundred and seventy one dol
lars and twenty four cents Of interest on said
principal, are evidenced by ten per cent bonds Of
the Republic Of Texas, issued under the provi-
sions Of an act Of Congress Of said Republic en-
titled An act to provide for the redemption of
the promissory notes Of the Government now in
circulation and for funding other liabilities Of the
government approved fifth Of February, eigh-
teen hundred and forty; three hundred dollars Of
principal and two hundred and thirty six doll ars
Of interest on said principal, are evidenced by
eight per cent. bonds Of said Republic, issued
under the provisions Of the act Of Congress Of the
said Republic last before named; twenty -four
thousand and one hundred dollars Of princip pal
and eighteen thousand three hundred and sixteen
dollars Of interest on said principal evidenced
by eight per cent. treasury bonds Of said Repub
lie, under the provisions Of act Of the Congress
Of said Republic, entitled AN act for creating
funds for The support Of the Government for the
year eighteen hundred and forty, !" approved Feb
ruary fifth, eighteen hundred and forty; two
thousand nine hundred and thirty dollars Of
principal, and eight hundred and ninety one dol.
lars and twentyone cents ofinterest on said prin-
cipal, are evidenced by the first issue Of promis-
sorry notes Of said Republic under the provisions
Of an act of Congress of the said Republic Of the
seventh June, eighteen hundred and thirty seven
sixteen thousand five hundred and thirty seven
dollars Of principal, and three thousand six hun
dred and fifty one dollars and ninety-nne cents Of
interest on said principal are evidenced by the
second issue OF the promissory notes Of the said
Republic, under the provisions Of the act Of Con-
gress Of said Republic last befo,e named; and
three hundred and thirty-four thousand eight
hundred and sxtysx dollars and 81 xty- four cents
Of principal evidenced by the promissory notes
Of said Republic, without interest," issued under
an act of Congress Of said Republic Of nineteenth
Of June, eighteen hundred and thirty nine, the
sum Of seven millions seven hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, TO be apportioned among them
pro rata; and the said State hereby assents to said
act of Congress Of the twenty eighth Of February,
eighteen hundred and fifty-fve, with the forego-
ing declaration Of the debts that she understands
to be embraced In its provisions, and among
which the said sum Of seven millions seven hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars are to be appor-
toned pro rata.
SEC. 9. Be 1t further enacted, That the State
OF Texas hereby withdraws and abandons all
claims and demands against the United States
growing out Of Indian depredations or other
wise, which originated On or before the twenty
eighth day Of February, eighteen hundred and
fifty five Prouided, This abandonment shall
not apply to claims Of individuals for losses Of
property by the enemy.
SEC 3. Be st further enacted, That this act
shall take effect and be In force from and after the
date Of its anal passage or approval.
H. p. BEE,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
H. r. RUNNELS,
President ofthe Senate.
APPROVED LIST February, 1856
E. M. PEASE.