Chap. 70.—An ACT to provide Artificial Legs or Commutation therefor
for William R. Barham.

Approved February 2, 1875.

Whereas it is represented to the general assembly that
William R. Barham, of Southampton county, a native born
citizen of this commonwealth, enlisted in the service of the
Confederate States during the war and lost both legs in the
service, and now resides .and has resided since the close of
the war in this state; therefore,

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
the board to contract for and furnish artificial limbs, is
hereby authorized and directed to issue to William R. Bar-
ham a pair of artificial legs, or commutation therefor, pay-
able upon the warrant of the auditor of public accounts, out
of any money not otherwise appropriated, upon production
of a certificate from the county judge of Southampton
county that the applicant is a resident of his county, and
lost his legs while serving in the Confederate army.

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