United States Statutes at Large/Volume 2/12th Congress/2nd Session/Chapter 24
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Chap. XXIV.—An Act making provision for an additional number of general officers.
Act of March 3, 1815, ch. 79.
Six major generals to be appointed.
Two aids-de-camp allowed to each.
Six brigadier generals to be also appointed.
Aids, &c. &c.
Their pay, &c. &c.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President be, and he is hereby authorized by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint six major generals, in addition to those already authorized by law; each of whom shall be allowed two aids-de-camp, to be taken from the officers of the line, and six brigadier generals, who shall be allowed a brigade major, and one aid-de-camp, each to be taken also from the officers of the line.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the officers authorized by this act shall receive the same pay, forage, rations, and other emoluments, as the officers of the same grade of the present military establishment.
Approved, February 24, 1813.