1871/72_public laws_182_2
CHAPTER CLXXXI AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PURCHASE AND HOLD LANDS IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR TITE PURPOSE OF. A NATIONAL CEME- TERY.
Zhe General Assembly of North Carolina do enact, That it shall be lawful for the government of the United States, or any person under authority of the same, to purchase a tract, piece or parcel of land in the county of Rowan and state of North Carolina, now occupied as a national cemetery: Provided, Said tract or parcel of land shall not exceed ten acres.