United States Statutes at Large/Volume 4/20th Congress/1st Session/Chapter 48
Chap. XLVIII.—An Act to authorize a railroad within the District of Columbia.
Assent of Congress given to the constructing a railroad.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the assent of Congress to the constructing a railroad by a company incorporated by the legislature of Maryland, from Baltimore to the city of Washington, be and the same is hereby given to the extend that Congress has jurisdiction of the soil over which it may pass; conceding to said company to exact such tolls, and to enjoy such benefits and privileges, as the act of incorporation of the state of Maryland gives to said corporation within the limits of the state of Maryland:Proviso. Provided, In the location of the road it shall not be lawful for said company to pass through any of the reserved squares or open spaces of the city without the consent of Congress.
Approved, May 9, 1828.