United States Statutes at Large/Volume 1/2nd Congress/1st Session/Chapter 14

by United States Congress

March 28, 1792.

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[Obsolete.]

Chap. XIV.—An Act supplemental to the act for making farther and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States.

1795, ch. 44, sec. 18.
President of the U. S. may appoint not more than four B. Generals.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint such number of brigadier generals as may be conducive to the good of the public service. Provided the whole number appointed or to be appointed, shall not exceed four.

Approved, March 28, 1792.

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