I transmit herewith a communication from the president of the National Board of Health, calling attention to the necessity for additional legislation to prevent the introduction of contagious and infectious diseases into the United States from foreign countries.
The subject is commended to the careful consideration of Congress.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 11, 1882.
To the House of Representatives:
I inclose herewith an amended estimate for an increase in the clerical force of the office of the Commissioner of Pensions, which I recommend to your consideration.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
[The same message was sent to the Senate.]
EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 16, 1882.
To the Senate of the United States: