M. VAN BUREN.
JANUARY 28, 1839.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I transmit herewith a communication received from the Secretary of the Treasury, on the subject of the balances reported on the books of the Treasury against collecting and disbursing agents of the Government, to which I beg leave to invite the early attention of Congress.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, January 30, 1839.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, on the subject of commissions claimed by agents or officers employed by the General Government.
The propriety of new legislation regulating the whole matter by express laws seems very apparent, and is urgently recommended to the early attention of Congress.
M. VAN BUREN.