R.B. HAYES.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, May 15, 1879.

To the Senate of the United States:

In response to a resolution of the Senate of the 7th instant, requesting information in reference to an alleged occupation of a portion of the Indian Territory by white settlers, etc., I transmit herewith a copy of my proclamation dated April 26, 1879;[25] also copies of the correspondence and papers on file and of record in the Department of the Interior and the War Department touching the subject of the resolution.

R.B. HAYES.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, May 26, 1879.

To the Senate of the United States:

In response to a resolution of the Senate of the 14th instant, I transmit herewith a communication[26] from the Secretary of the Interior and accompanying papers.

R.B. HAYES.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, June 5, 1879.