JAMES BUCHANAN.
WASHINGTON, January 12, 1860.
To the Senate of the United States:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate in executive session of the 10th instant, I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State and the papers accompanying it, relating to the treaties lately negotiated by Mr. McLane and to the condition of the existing Government of Mexico.
It will be observed from the report that these papers are originals, and that it is indispensable they should be restored to the files of the Department when the subject to which they relate shall have been disposed of.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
WASHINGTON, January 20, 1860.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit herewith, for your constitutional action, articles of agreement and convention made and concluded on the 16th day of July, 1859, with the Chippewas of Swan Creek and Black River and the Christian Indians, and recommend that the same be ratified.
JAMES BUCHANAN.