To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior of the 1st instant, submitting a report made by the commission appointed under the provisions of the act of August 7, 1882, to treat with me Sioux Indians for a modification of their existing treaties, together with a copy of the agreement negotiated by that commission.
The subject is presented for the favorable consideration of Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 5, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, a communication from the Secretary of War, dated the 2d instant, in relation to the subject of invasion of the Indian Territory, and urging the importance of amending section 2148 of the Revised Statutes so as to impose a penalty of imprisonment for unlawful entry upon the Indian lands.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, February 5, 1883.
To the Senate of the 'United States: