I transmit herewith the annual report of the board of inspectors of the penitentiary for the District of Columbia for the year ending December 31, 1853.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, February 8, 1855.

To the House of Representatives:

I transmit herewith the report of the Director of the Mint, showing the operations of the Mint and its branches for the past year.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, March 27, 1856.

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

I transmit herewith a report of the operations of the Mint of the United States and its branches, including the assay office, for the year 1855.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.