At the date of her death she was possessed of certain interests in real estate lying in the District of Columbia and owed certain debts. Atthe time of her death she was a widow. It is not certain that her late husband was ever a naturalized citizen. at least itis now difficult to obtain the proof of his naturalization. Under the provisions of the act of March 3. 1887. entitled "An act to restrict the ownership of real estate in the Territories to American citizens." it is claimed that the property of Elizabeth Townsend should escheat to the United States. To establish this claim protracted and expensive litigation would be necessary.
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