R.S. § 1985 derived from acts Apr. 9, 1866, ch. 31, § 5, 14 Stat. 28; May 31, 1870, ch. 114, § 10, 16 Stat. 142.

R.S. § 5517 derived from act May 31, 1870, ch. 114, § 10, 16 Stat. 142.

Section was formerly classified to section 51 of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality.