I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior of the 4th instant, submitting, with accompanying papers, draft of a bill "to accept and ratify the agreement submitted by the Shoshones, Bannocks, and Sheepeaters of the Fort Hall and Lemhi reservations, in Idaho, May 14, 1880, for the sale of a portion of their land in said Territory and for other purposes, and to make the necessary appropriations for carrying out the same."
The matter is presented for the consideration of the Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 17, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting a draft of a bill "providing for allotment of lands in severalty to the Indians residing upon the Chehalis Reservation, in Washington Territory, and granting patents therefor," with accompanying report from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs upon the subject.
The matter is presented for the consideration of the Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, December 17, 1883.
To the Senate and House of Representatives: