On the recordDecember 17, 1867
Some public recognition of General Hancock's patriotic conduct is due.
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I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, made in reply to the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives on the 13th instant.
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State of the 2d instant, together with accompanying papers.
I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.
With these brief suggestions the bill is respectfully returned, and the consideration of Congress invited to the accompanying preamble and resolutions.