WASHINGTON CITY, January 17, 1840.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit herewith a communication and statement from the Secretary of War, containing the balance of the information, not heretofore furnished, called for by a resolution of the 30th ultimo, in relation to the amount of money drawn from the Treasury during the five years immediately preceding the commencement of the present session of Congress, in consequence of the legislation of that body upon private claims.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, January 20, 1840.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, explaining the causes which have prevented a compliance with the resolution of Congress for the distribution of the Biennial Register.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, January, 1840.
To the Senate of the United States: