The present destitute condition of these Indians would seem to call for immediate relief, and I recommend the subject to your early and favorable consideration.
U.S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, April 6, 1876.
To the Senate of the United States:
In further answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 7th of January last (partial answers having been transmitted on the 6th and 24th ultimo), calling for a statement of "the number of military arrests in the Territory of Alaska during the past five years," etc., I have the honor to submit herewith a report, with accompanying papers, received from the Secretary of War.
U.S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, April 19, 1876.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I have the honor to transmit herewith to Congress the final report of the board of audit constituted by section 6 of the "act for the government of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes," approved June 20, 1874, and abolished by the joint resolution approved March 14, 1876, and to call your attention to the statements therein presented.
U.S. GRANT.