WASHINGTON, March 29, 1854.
To the Senate of the United States:
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st instant, adopted in executive session, relative to the claims of the Mexican Government and of citizens of the Mexican Republic on this Government, and of citizens of the United States on the Government of that Republic, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, March 31, 1854.
To the Senate of the United States:
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 13th instant, requesting a confidential communication of information touching the expedition under the authority of this Government for the purpose of opening trade with Japan, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 1854.
To the Senate of the United States: