U.S. GRANT.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, January 19, 1877.

To the House of Representatives:

At the request of the Attorney-General, I have the honor to transmit herewith a report in answer to the resolution of the House adopted on the 1st of August, 1876, relative to certain matters occurring in the administration of the provisional government of the District of Columbia, and chiefly affecting the Commissioners and the late board of audit.

U.S. GRANT.

WASHINGTON, January 20, 1877.

To the Senate of the United States:

Herewith I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, relating to the Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims.

U.S. GRANT.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, January 22, 1877.