JOHN TYLER.

[Footnote 98:  Stating that there has been no correspondence with the British Government relative to presents, etc., by that Government to Indians in the United States.]

[Footnote 99:  Transmitting a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs relative to presents, etc., to Indians in the United States by the British Government.]

WASHINGTON, February 9, 1844.

To the Senate of the United States: 

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 31st January, I herewith transmit the accompanying letter[100] from the Secretary of the Navy.

JOHN TYLER.

[Footnote 100:  Relating to a proposed extension of the duties of the Home Squadron.]

WASHINGTON, February 12, 1844.

To the Senate of the United States: 

I herewith transmit to the Senate articles of agreement between the Delawares and Wyandots, by which the Delawares propose to convey to the Wyandots certain lands therein mentioned, for the ratification and approval of the Senate, together with the accompanying documents, marked A and B.

My mind is not clear of doubt as to the power of the Executive to act in the matter, but being opposed to the assumption of any doubtful power, I have considered it best to submit the agreement to your consideration.

JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, February 12, 1844.

To the Senate of the United States: 

I transmit herewith a letter from the governor of Iowa, accompanied by a memorial from the legislative assembly of that Territory, asking admission as an independent State into the Union.

JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, February 12, 1844.

To the Senate of the United States: 

I transmit herewith the copy of a report made by Captain R.F.  Stockton, of the United States Navy, relative to the vessel of war the Princeton, which has been constructed under his supervision and direction, and recommend the same to the attentive consideration of Congress.

JOHN TYLER.

FEBRUARY 15, 1844.

To the Senate of the United States: 

I communicate herewith a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, submitting a report from the Commissioner of the General Land Office and accompanying papers, in answer to a resolution adopted by the Senate on the 6th instant, requesting certain information respecting the receipt by local land officers of fees not authorized by law and the measures which have been adopted in reference thereto.

JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 15, 1844.

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: 

In compliance with the request contained in the accompanying letter from the governor of the State of Kentucky, I herewith transmit certain resolutions[101] adopted by the legislature of that State, in relation to a digest of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States.