I transmit herewith, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 27th March last, a report[105] from the Secretary of State and an accompanying paper.
U.S. GRANT.
WASHINGTON, May 31, 1876.
To the House of Representatives:
I transmit, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 22d instant, a report of the Secretary of State, with its accompanying papers[106].
U.S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, June 7, 1876.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit the report of the board appointed to test iron, steel, and other metals, in accordance with the provisions of section 4 of "An act making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1876, and for other purposes," approved March 3, 1875.
This board is to determine by actual tests the strength and value of all metals, and to prepare tables which will exhibit their strength and value for all constructions.