United States Statutes at Large/Volume 4/20th Congress/1st Session/Chapter 104
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May 24, 1828.
Chap. CIV.—An Act to increase the pay of lieutenants in the navy.
Lieutenants in the navy, after passage of this act, to receive 10 dollars per month and one ration per day, in addition, &c.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, from and after the passing of this act, all lieutenants in the navy of the United States shall, in addition to the pay and emoluments now allowed them by law, each receive ten dollars per month, and one ration per day.
Approved, May 24, 1828.