Chap. 998.—An ACT to allow a pension to Sarah Right, of Patrick county.

Approved March 4, 1898.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That Sarah
Right, the widow of Josiah Right, who lost his life in consequence of
exposure and disease contracted, namely: measles, during the war
between the states, shall be entitled to aid under an act of the general
assembly of Virginia, approved March fifth, eighteen hundred and
eighty-eight, entitled an act to give aid to soldiers, sailors and survivors
of Virginia maimed or disabled in the war between the states, and to the
widows of Virginia soldiers, sailors or marines who lost their lives in
consequence of said war in the military service; but the said Sarah
tight is to be listed and paid as of the beginning of the fiscal year
eighteen hundred and ninety-eight: provided, the judge of the county
court of Patrick county shall certify to the auditor that he is satisfied
from such evidence as is obtainable (absolute proof not being required)
that said Josiah Right was at home with, and not without, leave.

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