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1850, September 28 - 09 Stat. 520 - Bounty Land
1850, September 28 - 09 Stat. 520 - Bounty Land
US Government Legislation and Statutes
The September 28, 1850 act granted Bounty Land to certain classes of persons in the military service of the United States during the War of 1812, the war with Mexico, or Indian wars; or their widows or minor children entitled to lands in proportion to certain periods of service. Those entitled to land under this act would receive a certificate from the Department of the Interior for land which was located at any land office of the United States.
1847, February 11 - 09 Stat. 123, Sec. 9, Act To Raise For Limited Time Additional Military, Certificates Of Warrant 160 Acres
US Government Legislation and Statutes
An act passed on February 11, 1847, by the Twenty-ninth U.S. Congress, Session II, which authorized the military of the United States under the direction of the President to raise and organize additional military forces during the war with Mexico. Further provided for the issuance of certificate or warrant from the war department for the quantity of one hundred and sixty acres to public lands. Option to receive a treasury script for $100 in lieu of certificate or warrant.