In compliance with the act of Congress of the 3d March, 1829, I herewith transmit to Congress the ninth annual report of the board of inspectors of the penitentiary of Washington.

M. VAN BUREN.

WASHINGTON, January 18, 1839.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit to the Senate a report of the Director of the Mint, exhibiting the operations of that institution during the year 1838.

M. VAN BUREN.

[The same message was sent to the House of Representatives.]

WASHINGTON, February 6, 1839.

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:

In compliance with the act of Congress of the 3d March, 1829, I herewith transmit to Congress the tenth annual report of the board of inspectors of the penitentiary of Washington.