WASHINGTON, February 16, 1864.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit to Congress a report from the Secretary of State, with the accompanying papers, relative to the claim on this Government of the owners of the French ship La Manche, and recommend an appropriation for the satisfaction of the claim, pursuant to the award of the arbitrators.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, February 16, 1864.
To the House of Representatives of the United States:
In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th instant, requesting information touching the arrest of the United States consul-general to the British North American Provinces, and certain official communications respecting Canadian commerce, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, February 22, 1864.
To the Senate and House of Representatives: