I communicate to Congress copies of a letter to the Secretary of State from the chargé d'affaires of the United States at London and of a note[85] to him from the British secretary for foreign affairs.

JAMES MADISON.

JUNE 23, 1812.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit to the Senate a report[86] of the Secretary of War, complying with their resolution of the 19th instant.

JAMES MADISON.

JULY 6, 1812.

To the House of Representatives of the United States:

I transmit to the House of Representatives a report[87] of the Secretary of State of this date, complying with their resolution of the 30th of January last.

JAMES MADISON.