WASHINGTON, February 26, 1856.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I herewith transmit and recommend to the favorable consideration of Congress a communication from the Secretary of War, asking a special appropriation of $3,000,000 to prepare armaments and ammunition for the fortifications, to increase the supply of improved small arms, and to apply recent improvements to arms of old patterns belonging to the United States and the several States.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, February 27, 1856.
To the Senate of the United States:
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 25th instant, I transmit reports[52] from the Secretary of State and the Attorney-General, to whom the resolution was referred.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, February 29, 1856.
To the Senate of the United States: