WASHINGTON, February 14, 1842.
To the House of Representatives of the United States:
In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 3d instant, I transmit herewith a report[21] from the Secretary of State, with copies of the papers requested by the resolution.
JOHN TYLER.
WASHINGTON, February 16, 1842.
To the House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith a communication addressed to me by the Secretary of War, in relation to certain contracts entered into by a board of medical officers appointed for that purpose for the purchase of sites on the western waters for the erection of marine hospitals; and concurring fully in his views of the subject, I recommend that either an appropriation of $44,721 be made for the purpose of satisfying the claims of the individuals with whom the contracts were made or that the Department of War be authorized to reconvey to them their lands and annul the contracts.
JOHN TYLER.
WASHINGTON, February 18, 1842.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: