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Joint Resolution for the relief of Free Persons of Color. 1836 232 (1836.1)

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thit he rcceive his commission and instrtxions acrordingly.
Be it further resolted, Thai the president be, and h is here-
by directed to appoint, by'and with the advice and consent of
fie senate,a commissioner and minister to France; in the event
that the negotiation with England for the recognition of the in-
dependence of Texns thal fitil, said commissioner and minister
shall be vested with plenary powers.
B. T. AI{CIEI,R,
Speakrr of the lbmse of l1'pres intatizes,
JISSI, GRIM ES,
Pr sideti pro lr. of the Senate,
Approved, Jonc 5, 1837,
KAM. IIOUSTON.
JOINT RESOLUTION,
For the relief of Fre Pe,'sons of Color.
Resolved, by theScnate and House of Representatives of the
Republic of Temas, in Congress aseimbled, That till free Africans
or descendants of Africans, who were residing within tlip re-
public of Texas at the date of the declaration of Independence,
and their natural issue, are hereby granted and allowed the
privilege of remaining in any part of the republic as long as
they choose; on the condition of performing all the duties requir-
ed of them by law.
Bi. r. AIRCIIEI{,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JESSE GIUM ES,
President pro tern. of the Sonate.
Approved, June 5, 1837.
SAM. IlOUSTON.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to Election for the depopulated Districts.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Rpresentatives ef the re-
public of Tecas, in Congress assembled, That the president beg
and he is hereby directed to issue writs of election to fill all va-

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