I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, a letter from the Secretary of the Interior, in which he requests that an appropriation of $108,000 be made for constructing a fireproof roof over the south and east wings of the building occupied by the Department of the Interior.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, May 2, 1882.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit herewith, in response to the resolution of the Senate of the 18th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State, with copies of certain diplomatic correspondence[11] with Spain in 1876, called for by that resolution.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, May 5, 1882.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior of the 3d instant, with accompanying papers, in relation to a proposed amendment of the act of the 15th December, 1880, providing for the disposal of the Fort Dodge Military Reservation, Kans.
The subject is commended to the consideration of Congress.