WASHINGTON, January 9, 1871.

To the Senate of the United States:

I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 5th instant, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents.[40]

U.S. GRANT.

WASHINGTON, January 9, 1871.

To the House of Representatives:

I transmit to the House of Representatives, in answer to their resolution of the 5th instant, a report from the Secretary of State, with the accompanying documents.[41]

U.S. GRANT.

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 9, 1871.

To the Senate of the United States: