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An Act for the relief of William Peterson, a free man of color. 1860 652 (1860.12)

handle is hein.slavery/ssactsmo0241 and id is 1 raw text is: to be taxed against the State in the bill of costs certified from the Platte Circuit Court, payable out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise ap- propriated. This act shall take effect from its passage. Approved March 15, 1861. AN ACT for the relief of William Peterson, a free man of color. Be it enacted by the General dssembly of the State of Missouri at follows: § 1. That William Peterson, a free man of color, is hereby authorized to reside, and remain in the State of Missouri, any law to the contrary not- withstanding : Provided, That said free negro shall obtain license, give bond within ninety days from the passage of this act, and be subject to all laws in relation to free negroes and mulattoes. § 2. The said William Peterson, a free man of color, is hereby released from any penalty incurred by reason of his having remained in this State without a license. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved March 23, 1861. AN ACT for-the relief of John A. Pigg, of Bates county. WHEREAs, In the month of January, 1859, during the difficulties on the border adjacent to Kansas line, when the abolitionists were burning the houses and destroying and stealing the property of the citizens of Bates county, the Sheriff, in obedience to an order of the County Court of said county, summoned men to guard and protect the said citizens and their property; and the said John A. Pigg, having at the request of the said Sheriff furnished boarding for the said guard, numbering fifty men, for the space of four weeks, and having also provided feed for twenty horses for the same length of time ; said horses belonging to the mounted portion of said guard; and, whereas, the said John A. Pigg has never received any compensation for the same ; therefore, Be it enacted by the General dssenbly of the State of Missouri, as follows : § 1. The Auditor of Public Accounts is hereby authorized and required o draw his warrant on the State Treasurer, in favor of John A. Pigg, 652 RELTEF,

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