WASHINGTON, December, 1838.
To the Senate:
I transmit a letter from the Secretary of War, accompanied by a communication from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, on the subject of granting to the Chickasaw Indians subsistence for the further term of seven months. Should it be the pleasure of the Senate to give its sanction to the measure suggested by the Commissioner for this purpose, my own will not be withheld.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, January 7, 1839.
To the Senate of the United States:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 20th December last, I communicate to the Senate reports from the several Executive Departments, containing the information[42] called for by said resolution.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, January 9, 1839.
The PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.