In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 16th of May last, calling for papers, correspondence, and information relating to the case of the ship Hudson and schooner Washington[54] I transmit reports from the Secretaries of State and of the Navy and the papers by which they were accompanied.
U.S. GRANT.
WASHINGTON, January 30, 1872.
To the House of Representatives:
In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th instant, calling for certain correspondence relating to the release of the Fenian prisoner William G. Halpine, I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State.
U.S. GRANT.
WASHINGTON, February 2, 1872.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 16th ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers.[55]
U.S. GRANT.