I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior of the 3d instant, with draft of bill for the payment of certain settlers in the State of Nevada for improvements on lands in Duck Valley, in that State, taken for the use and occupancy of the Shoshone Indians, with accompanying papers.
The subject is presented for the consideration of the Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 10, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior of the 3d instant, submitting, with accompanying papers, draft of a bill "To provide for the settlement of the estates of deceased Kickapoo Indians in the State of Kansas, and for other purposes."
The matter is presented for the consideration of the Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 11, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives: