WASHINGTON, December 21, 1840.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit herewith, for the consideration of the Senate with a view to its ratification, a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States of America and His Majesty the King of the Belgians, signed at Washington on the 29th day of March, 1840.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, December 23, 1840.
To the House of Representatives of the United States:
Herewith I transmit a communication[83] from the Secretary of the Treasury and also copies of certain papers accompanying it, which are believed to embrace the information contemplated by a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th instant.
M. VAN BUREN.
WASHINGTON, December 28, 1840.
To the House of Representatives of the United States: