WASHINGTON, January 2, 1845.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State, accompanied by a copy of a letter[137] from Mr. Raymond, secretary of legation and chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Republic of Texas, in answer to the Senate's resolution of the 16th December last.

JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, January 2, 1845.

To the Senate of the United States:

In answer to your resolution of the 19th December last, I herewith transmit a letter[138] from the Secretary of State and the accompanying documents.

JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, January 9, 1845.

To the House of Representatives: