WASHINGTON, February 10, 1848.
To the House of Representatives of the United States:
In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 7th instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State.
No communication has been received from Mexico "containing propositions from the Mexican authorities or commissioners for a treaty of peace," except the "counter projet" presented by the Mexican commissioners to the commissioners of the United States on the 6th of September last, a copy of which, with the documents accompanying it, I communicated to the Senate of the United States on the 2d instant. A copy of my communication to the Senate embracing this "projet" is herewith communicated.
JAMES K. POLK.
WASHINGTON, February 14, 1848.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit, for the consideration of the Senate with a view to ratification, a treaty of peace, friendship, commerce, and navigation between the United States and the Republic of Peru, concluded and signed in this city on the 9th instant by the Secretary of State and the minister plenipotentiary of Peru, in behalf of their respective Governments. I also transmit a copy of the correspondence between them which led to the treaty.
JAMES K. POLK.
WASHINGTON, February 15, 1848.