United States Statutes at Large/Volume 2/12th Congress/1st Session/Chapter 70
April 27, 1812.
Chap. LXX.—An Act authorizing the departure of ships and vessels from the ports and harbors of the United States, in certain cases.
Vessels chartered by government, permitted to depart.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That any ship or vessel which heretofore has been, or which hereafter may be chartered and laden on account of the government of the United States, shall be permitted to depart from the ports and harbors of the United States, and the territories thereof, any thing in any former law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Approved, April 27, 1812.