CHAP. 188.--An ACT to allow Solomon T. Johnson, of Accomack county, to erect an oyster-fattening box and wharf on his shore in said county.
Approved May 22, 1887.
1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That Solomon T. Johnson of the county of Accomack, be and he is hereby authorized to erect an oyster-fattening box and wharf in front of his shore in said county, on Swan's Gut creek, for shipping of oysters, extending twenty-five feet from low water mark into said creek, and fifty feet in width. Oyster-fattening box
2. Be it further enacted, That the said Solomon T. Johnson, be and he is hereby authorized to use and to hold for his own separate use, the mud flat cove in front of his shore for throwing out shells and making a road, and opening an outlet from his shore to the shore on the opposite side of the mud flat, a distance of one hundred and forty feet. He is to use so much of the flat as was embraced in his land survey, and not to go any nearer the creek than the present shell reef which has been made. The above privileges shall not interfere with navigation, and shall at all times be under the control of the general assembly. May use flat Shall not interfere with navigation
3. This act shall be in force from its passage.
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