[Report submitted to Congress].
Document 1800Compensation of specific Canadian refugees relative to law passed by Congress April 7, 1798.
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[Accompanying a Letter from the Secretary of War, received D. the 30th december, 1800.]
The Secretary of War, Secretary, and Comptroller of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act passed on the 7 day of April 1798, entitled "An Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British Provinces of Canada, and Nova Scotia, respectfully submit to Congress the following Report:
That upon proofs exhibited since the date of their last report, they have reconsidered the claims of Francis Cazeau late of the City of Montreal and find that his services, and sufferings, entitle him to an allowance of Two Thousand acres of Land, in consequence of which they beg leave to recommend that the grant formerly proposed in his favor be increased to that quantity.
They have also reconsidered the claims of Martha Bogart, relict of Abram Bogart, and previously to her marriage with him - relict of Daniel Tucker formerly an officer in the service of his Britannic Majesty, and beg leave to recommend an allowance to her of 500 acres - All which is respectfully submitted
Oliv Wolcott
Sec of the Treas
Sam'l Dexter
Sec of War
December 29, 1800.
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Comp of the Treas
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Compensation of specific Canadian refugees relative to law passed by Congress April 7, 1798.
Date
12/29/1800
Author
Document number
1800122900401
Page start
1
Notable persons
multiple
Oliver Wolcott
Samuel Dexter
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of War
refugees
House of Representatives
Congress
Notable locations
Canada
Congress
House of Representatives
Notable items
compensation
allowance

