I transmit certain documents in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 6th of April ultimo, requesting information in regard to transactions between Captain Hollins, of the Cyane, and the authorities at San Juan de Nicaragua.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, December 23, 1853.

To the Senate of the United States:

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 18th January, 1853, in regard to the claims of American citizens against Hayti and to the correspondence of the special agent sent to Hayti and St. Domingo in 1849, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it is accompanied.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

WASHINGTON, December 31, 1853.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers,[1] in answer to their resolution of the 12th instant.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.