CHAP. 192.—An ACT for the relief of John A. Brooks, of Henrico
county.

Approved February 25, 1880.

Whereas it is represented to the general assembly that John
A. Brooks, a citizen of Virginia, enlisted in the service of the
Confederate States during the late war, and lost both eyes in a
battle at Coggin’s point, opposite Harrison’s landing, on James
river, and now resides, and has resided since the war, in this
state ; and whereas it is further represented that the said John
A. Brooks is very poor and has no means of support, and is
entirely deprived of the opportunity of pursuing the ordinary
avocations of life by the total loss of sight, and has no one or
means to depend upon for a support; therefore,

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That the auditor
of public accounts is hereby authorized and directed, upon the
application of the said John A. Brooks, accompanied by the
certificate of the judge of the county of Henrico that the appli-
cant is a citizen of his county and lost both eyes while serving
in the army of the Confederate States, to issue a warrant on
the treasury for the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars as
commutation for said eyes, to be paid out of any money not
otherwise appropriated.

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