John Tyler: “I did so in full view of his consummate abilities, his unquestioned patriotism and full capacity to discharge with honor…”

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d ultimo, requesting information upon the subject of embezzlement of public money, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State.

I did not consider the irregularities into which the surveyor-general had fallen as of sufficient magnitude to induce his dismissal from office at the time that the papers reached me

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

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