I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, with a draft of a bill to prevent timber depredations on Indian reservations, and correspondence noted by the Secretary.
The subject is presented for the consideration of Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 3, 1882.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State of this date, with accompanying papers, furnished in obedience to a resolution of the Senate of the 12th ultimo, calling for certain correspondence in the case of claim of Antonio Pelletier against the Government of Hayti.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
[A similar message was sent to the House of Representatives.]
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 8, 1882.
To the Senate and House of Representatives: