Chap. 241.—An ACT giving the consent of the state to the purchase
by the United States of certain real estate in the city of Fredcricks-
‘burg, and exempting the same from taxation.

Approved March 3, 1884.

Whereas it is represented to the general assembly that a
bill is now pending in the convress of the United States,
authorizing the purchase by the latter, of certain real estate
in the city of Fredericksburg, in order to crect thereon a
monument over the grave of Mary, the mother of Washing-
ton:

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
the consent of this commonwealth be and is hereby given to
said purchase; and when the same shall have been made,
jurisdiction is hereby ceded to the government of the United
states, so that congress and the authorities of the federal
government shall have all lawful power and control over the
same: provided however, that the consent herein given, shall
not extend to the purchase or acquisition of more than ten
acres for the purpose aforesaid: and provided further, that
the state retains concurrent jurisdiction over the same in all
matters relating to the violation of the laws of this state, to
the execution and service of all process issued by or from the
courts of this state, its magistrates, and other officers in pur-
suance of law, and in all other matters not incompatible with
the consent herein given, and the rightful authority of the
United States thereby acquired or to be acquired under this
act.

2. The said real estate and the structures and improve-
ments that may be erected thereon, are hereby exempted
from any tax to be imposed by this state, or the constituted
authorities of the city of Fredericksburg, so long as the same
shall be held and maintained by the federal government for
the purpose hereinbefore mentioned, and no longer.

3. This act shall be in force from its passage.