To the House of Representatives:

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers,[73] in answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 6th instant.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit herewith a report from the Attorney-General, in reply to the resolution[74] of the Senate in executive session of the 19th instant.

FRANKLIN PIERCE.

FEBRUARY 23, 1857.

To the Senate of the United States:

I communicate herewith a report from the Attorney-General, in reply to the resolution of the Senate of the 20th instant, asking for correspondence of Samuel D. Lecompte, chief justice of the Territory of Kansas.[75]

FRANKLIN PIERCE.