John Tyler: “Under existing circumstances it is deemed inexpedient, with a view to the public interest, to furnish a copy of the…”

In answer to your resolution of the 19th December last, I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State and the accompanying documents.

Some action on the part of Congress seems desirable in order to give full effect to these important concessions of the Chinese Government.

In compliance with the request of the governor of the State of Illinois, I transmit herewith a copy of certain resolutions adopted by the general assembly of that State.

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 2d ultimo, calling for information in reference to the indemnities stipulated to be paid pursuant to the convention between the United States and the Mexican Republic of the 30th of January…