To the Senate of the United States:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 19th of January, 1880, calling for information in relation to claims before the American-Spanish Claims Commission and the proceedings of the commission, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State upon the subject.
R.B. HAYES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 24, 1880.
To the House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit a communication from the Attorney-General, with reference to the requisite appropriation for the current fiscal year for the compensation, of the marshals of the United States, including their reimbursement for necessary expenditures in the discharge of their official duties.
R.B. HAYES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 25, 1880.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I have the honor to transmit herewith a preliminary report and a draft of a bill submitted by the Public Lands Commission authorized by the act of Congress approved March 3, 1879.