To the Senate of the United States:
I have the honor to return herewith without my approval Senate bill No. 691, entitled "An act for the relief of Edward A. Leland." The reasons for withholding my approval may be found in the accompanying communication received from the Secretary of the Interior.
U.S. GRANT.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington, February 27, 1877.
The PRESIDENT.
SIR: I have the honor to return herewith the bill (S. 691) entitled "An act for the relief of Edward A. Leland," accompanied by a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Patents suggesting an objection to the bill in its present form, and to recommend that it be returned to Congress for amendment in accordance with the suggestions of the Commissioner.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Z. CHANDLER,
Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
Washington, D.C., February 27, 1877.
Hon. Z. CHANDLER,
Secretary of the Interior.