WASHINGTON, February 16, 1852.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I transmit to Congress a letter addressed to the Secretary of State by the commissioner of the United States under the convention with Brazil, setting forth the obstacles which have impeded the conclusion of the business of that commission.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
WASHINGTON, February 16, 1852.
To the Senate of the United States:
I herewith communicate to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a treaty of commerce and navigation concluded by the minister resident of the United States at Constantinople with the chargé d'affaires of the Shah of Persia at the same place. The treaty is in the Persian and French languages, but is accompanied by an English translation. A copy of the correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United States at Constantinople on the subject is also herewith communicated.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
WASHINGTON, February 18, 1852.
To the House of Representatives: