return to their homes of peace, with the glorious satisfaction of having preserved us an undivided people, with the constitution of the United States as the supreme law of the nation.
7. That the spontaneous voice of true American gratitude cannot but exult over the success of our arms at the recent battles of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, and Pittsburg landing; and that we believe the conduct of our forces in those battles will be a lasting honor to them, as well as the American nation, and a proof to the latest time of true American valor.
8. That the secretary of the territory be requested to forward a copy of these resolutions to the president of the United States.
- Approved May 14, 1862.
CHAPTER 109.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Be it resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Dakota:
That the territorial auditor be and he is hereby authorized to audit all military claims and demands against the territory.
- Approved May 15, 1862.
