Call Number (LC) Title Results
Serial set 3658 Report of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897. 1
Serial set 3659 Receipts and expenditures. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a combined statement of the receipts and expenditures of the government for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897. December 7, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Supplemental deficiency estimates. In the House of Representatives. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting supplemental estimates of appropriations to complete the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898. February 24, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Urgent deficiency estimates. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting estimates of deficiencies in appropriations required to meet the urgent demands of the government for the service of the current and prior fiscal years. December 16, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Supplemental deficiency estimates. Letter from the Acting Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting supplemental estimates of appropriations required by the several departments of the government to complete the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, and for prior years. June 22, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting estimates of appropriations required for the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899.
Deficiency estimates. In the House of Representatives. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting estimates of appropriations required by the several departments of the government to complete the service of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, and for prior years, and for the postal service. January 8, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 		6
Serial set 3660 Treasury Department. The foreign commerce and navigation of the United States for the year ending June 30, 1897. 1
Serial set 3661 Treasury Department. The foreign commerce and navigation of the United States for the year ending June 30, 1897. Vol. 2. 1
Serial set 3662 Thomas Neilson. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Thomas Neilson against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed
Fanny White, administratrix of Moses White, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Fanny White, administratrix of Moses White, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Expenditures of United States Fish Commission. Letter from the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries transmitting a statement of expenditures of all appropriations for propagation of food-fishes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Black River (Lorain) Harbor, Ohio. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Black River (Lorain) Harbor, Ohio. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Annual report of the Commissioner of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company to the second session of the Fifty-fifth Congress for the year ended December 6, 1897.
Thomas J. Whitson. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Thomas J. Whitson against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Julia A. Mayer, executrix of John L. Mayer, deceased. Letter from the assistant clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Julia A. Mayer, executrix of John L. Mayer, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Jackson Fleetwood. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Jackson Fleetwood against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
James M. Westfall. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James M. Westfall against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Thomas A. Skeen, administrator of Wilson Skeen, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Thomas A. Skeen, administrator of Wilson Skeen, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Survey of mouth of Willapa River and Mailboat Slough, Washington. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of mouth of Willapa River and Mailboat Slough, Washington. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Judgments rendered by the Court of Claims. Letter from the Acting Attorney General, transmitting a list of judgments rendered in favor of claimants and against the United States and defendant Indian tribes, and not heretofore appropriated for. December 7, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs and ordered to be printed.
James Y. Reed. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James Y. Reed against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Examination and survey for a water route from the jetties at Galveston, Tex., through and up Buffalo Bayou to Houston. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination and survey for a water route... and for a harbor at Houston. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Dennis M. Kilmer, administrator of Isaac Kilmer, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings of the court as to the loyalty of Isaac Kilmer, said findings being affirmed after a rehearing. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Appropriation for Office of Register of Wills, District of Columbia. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting an estimate of appropriation as made by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for the Office of Register of Wills. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia and ordered to be printed.
Charles R. Holmes, administrator of Thompson Jarrett, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Charles R. Holmes, administrator of Thompson Jarrett, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
George W. Howse. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of George W. Howse against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
L.W. Carradine, administrator of Medora A. Butler (formerly Medora A. Scott), deceased. Letter from the assistant clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of L.W. Carradine, administrator of Medora A. Butler formerly Medora A. Scott, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
James E. Holston. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James E. Holston against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Sales of waste paper by the Doorkeeper. Letter from the Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, transmitting a statement of sales of waste paper during the extra session of the Fifty-fifth Congress. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Accounts and ordered to be printed.
H.W. McCorkle, administrator of Spicey Huff, widow of Pleasant W. Huff. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of H.W. M'Corkle, administrator of Spicey Huff, widow of Pleasant W. Huff, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Receipts and disbursements of the Sergeant-at-Arms. Letter from the Sergeant-at-Arms, House of Representatives, transmitting a statement showing receipts and disbursements of his Office to December 6, 1897. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Accounts and ordered to be printed.
Rachel McCormick, administratrix of Duncan McCormick, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Rachel M'Cormick, administratrix of Duncan M'Cormick, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
J.P. Sloan, executor of Mahala J. Mayse, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of J.P. Sloan, executor of Mahala J. Mayse, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Maria L. Pettit. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Maria L. Pettit against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Benjamin F. Scroggin. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Benjamin F. Scroggin against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
James P. Fudge. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James P. Fudge against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Richmond G. Sheek. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Richmond G. Sheek against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
William B. Taylor. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of William B. Taylor against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Jasper Gall. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Jasper Gall against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Fireproof sheds for the protection of bicycles. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Superintendent of the State, War, and Navy Department Building, submitting an estimate of appropriation for the erection of fireproof sheds for the protection of bicycles. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Umpqua River, bar and entrance, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Umpqua River, bar and entrance, Oregon. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Wilhelm Boeing. Letter from the Secretary of War, calling the attention of Congress to the claim of Wilhelm Boeing to certain lands covered by the Duluth Canal and recommending that the Court of Claims have jurisdiction over it. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Claims and ordered to be printed.
Thomas H. Brinegar. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Thomas H. Brinegar against the United States. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Shag Rocks, and other rocks, San Francisco Harbor, California. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Shag Rocks, Arch Rock, Blossom Rock, Two Mission Rocks, and Anita Rock, San Francisco Harbor, California. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Additional estimates for War Department. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of War submitting additional estimates for the service for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Survey of St. Francis and L'Anguille Rivers, Arkansas. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of St. Francis and L'Anguille Rivers, Arkansas. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of breakwater at Cleveland Harbor, Ohio. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of breakwater at Cleveland Harbor, Ohio. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Transfer of an unexpended balance for pay of the Army. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of War submitting a request for the passage of a joint resolution transferring the sum of $85,000 from the unexpended balance of the appropriation for pay of the Army for 1896 to the same appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Union River, Maine. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of a survey of Union River, Maine. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Monroe Harbor, Michigan. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Monroe Harbor, Michigan. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Criminal jurisdiction in military reservations. Letter from the Secretary of War, recommending certain legislation in regard to criminal jurisdiction in military reservations, and transmitting therewith the views of the Judge-Advocate-General of the Army. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.
Amendment to the summary-court act. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with his indorsement, the recommendation of the Judge Advocate General of the Army that certain amendments be made to the summary-court act. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Santiam River, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Santiam River, Oregon. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Williamette River, opposite Salem, Oreg. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Willamette River, opposite Salem, Oreg. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Arkansas River at Dardanelle, Ark. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Arkansas River at Dardanelle, Ark. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Herring River, Massachusetts. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Herring River, Massachusetts. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Starve Island Reef, Lake Erie. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Starve Island Reef, Lake Erie. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Deschutes River at its entrance in Olympia Harbor, Washington. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Deschutes River at its entrance in Olympia Harbor, Washington. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of inner harbor at Point Judith Pond, Rhode Island. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of inner harbor at Point Judith Pond, Rhode Island. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Additional estimates for pay of the Military Academy. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting additional estimates for pay of the Military Academy for the year ending June 30, 1899. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Survey for removal of dam in the upper Allegheny River near Corydon, Pa., and of dams and rapids in Conewango Creek. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey for removal of dam... December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Yaquina and Big Elk Rivers, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Yaquina and Big Elk Rivers, Oregon. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of South Norwalk Harbor, Connecticut. Letter from the Secretary of War transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of the harbor of South Norwalk, Conn. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Benjamin E. Moody. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Benjamin E. Moody against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Thomas S. Boyd. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Thomas S. Boyd against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
John E. Fletcher. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John E. Fletcher against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Ruth Heywood, executrix of Humphrey B. Heywood, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Ruth Heywood, executrix of Humphrey B. Heywood, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Jonas Wampler. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Jonas Wampler against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Expenditures of the Smithsonian Institution. Letter from the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, transmitting a detailed statement of the expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897, under the appropriations for "international exchanges, national museum, astrophysical observatory, and national zoological park." December 7, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Margaret Singleton, administratrix of Andrew J. Singleton, deceased. Letter from the assistant clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Margaret Singleton, administratrix of Andrew J. Singleton, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Contested election cases in the Fifty-fifth Congress. Letter from the clerk of the House transmitting a list of the contested election cases in the Fifty-fifth Congress. December 6, 1897. -- First seven cases referred to Committee on Elections No. 1, next seven cases (the number of districts being six) to Committee on Elections No. 2, last seven cases to Committee on Elections No. 3, and ordered to be printed.
Expenditures under direction of Commissioner of Labor. Letter from the Commissioner of Labor, submitting a statement of all money expended under his direction during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. December 7, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Labor and ordered to be printed.
Mrs. Margaret E. Crane, administratrix. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Mrs. Margaret E. Crane, administratrix of Joseph Crane, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
R.E. Sanford, administrator of Jesse Martin, deceased. Letter from the assistant clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of R.E. Sanford, administrator of Jesse Martin, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Samuel P. Woods. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Samuel P. Woods against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Edward Reed. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Edward Reed against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Mary Jane Middleton (formerly Mary Jane Wharton). Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Mary Jane Middleton (formerly Mary Jane Wharton) against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
John W. Belcher, administrator of John Belcher, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John W. Belcher, administrator of John Belcher, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Mary J. Finley. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Mary J. Finley against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
John Brooks. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John Brooks against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Sarah S. Cox. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Sarah S. Cox against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
J.M. Fawcett, administrator J.B. Fawcett, deceased, and Joseph Watson, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of J.M. Fawcett, administrator of J.B. Fawcett and Joseph Watson, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Property in charge of Doorkeeper. Letter from the Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, transmitting an inventory of property under his charge. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Accounts and ordered to be printed.
Contingent expenses of Interior Department. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting a statement of the expenditures of the appropriation "contingent expenses, Department of the Interior," for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Interior Department and ordered to be printed.
Expenditures in the Treasury Department. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report of contingent expenses of his department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Treasury Department and ordered to be printed.
John A. Smith, executor of Rebecca Casey, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John A. Smith, executor of Rebecca Casey, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
James W. Cole, administrator of Peter Cole, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James W. Cole, administrator of Peter Cole, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
William F. Stonebraker, administrator of Christian Stonebraker, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of William F. Stonebraker, administrator of Christian Stonebraker, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
William. Joshua, Charles, and John Pearson. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims transmitting a copy of the finding filed by the Court in the cases of William, Joshua, Charles, and John Pearson, in their own right and as heirs of Phillis Pearson, against the United States. December 6, 1897. --Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
P.E. Matthews, administrator of William C. Reeves, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of P.E. Matthews, administrator of William C. Reeves, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
James M. Barkley, administrator of William S. Barkley, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James M. Barkley, administrator of William S. Barkely, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Samuel Patterson. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Samuel Patterson against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
James A. Barton, administrator of Henry Ferguson, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of James A. Barton, administrator of Henry Ferguson, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Michael Kieff. Letter from the assistant clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Michael Kieff against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Jane Williams. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Jane Williams against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Seborn E. York, administrator of William York. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Seborn E. York, administrator of William York, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Josiah H. Pilcher. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Josiah H. Pilcher against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Cape Lookout harbor of refuge, North Carolina. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Cape Lookout harbor of refuge, North Carolina. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
John Rickard. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John Rickard against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Report of superintendent of the Congressional library building. Letter from the superintendent of the Congressional library building, submitting his report of operations and proceedings under his charge in connection with the new building for the Library of Congress. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
John G. Ruckle, administrator of Samuel Ruckle, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John G. Ruckle, administrator of Samuel Ruckle, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Laura C. Newton, administrator of Greenberry Williams, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Laura C. Newton, administrator of Greenberry Williams, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Books, maps, and pamphlets in the folding room, House of Representatives. Letter from the Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, transmitting an inventory of books, maps, and pamphlets in the folding room November 15, 1897. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Accounts and ordered to be printed.
Elizabeth Stewart, administratrix of Levi A. Baker. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Elizabeth Stewart, administrator of Levi A. Baker, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
William A. Wood. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of William A. Wood against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
N.D. Graham, administrator of James Summers, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the finding filed by the court in the case of N.D. Graham, administrator of James Summers, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Report of the Commissioner of Navigation to the Secretary of the Treasury. 1897.
John M. Kimbrough. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John M. Kimbrough against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Benjamin F. Greer, administrator of Hugh Flinn, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Benjamin F. Greer, administrator of Hugh Flinn, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Alsea River, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Alsea River, Oregon. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Chipola River, Florida. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Chipola River, Florida. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Scappoose Bay and Creek, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Scappoose Bay and Creek, Oregon. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Salt Pond, Massachusetts. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Salt Pond, Massachusetts. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Siletz River, Bar and Entrance, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Siletz River, Bar and Entrance, Oregon. December 8, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Long Tom River, Oregon. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Long Tom River, Oregon. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Property statement of the Sergeant-at-Arms. Letter from the Sergeant-at-Arms giving a list of the property in his possession and charge on December 6, 1897. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Accounts and ordered to be printed.
John Gum, administrator of Ann Thompson, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John Gum, administrator of Ann Thompson, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
William A. Wiseman, administrator of Amos K. Wiseman, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of William A. Wiseman, administrator of Amos K. Wiseman, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Jacob V.L. Davis. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Jacob V.L. Davis against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
W.T. Wade, administrator of Allen Wade, deceased. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of W.T. Wade, administrator of Allen Wade, deceased, against the United States. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Mantua Creek, New Jersey. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Mantua Creek, New Jersey. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Quillayute Harbor and River, Washington. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Quillayute Harbor and River, Washington. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed. 		115
Serial set 3663 Twenty-ninth annual list of merchant vessels of the United States, with the official numbers and signal letters awarded them by the Commissioner of Navigation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4177 of the Revised Statutes; also lists and distinguishing signals of vessels of the United Stated Navy... For the year ended June 30, 1897. 1
Serial set 3664 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897.
Branch Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting the report of the annual inspection of the several branches of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, made by the Inspector-General of the Army. February 3, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed. 		2
Serial set 3665 Report of the Armor Factory Board, with accompanying documents. December 7, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs and ordered to be printed. 1
Serial set 3666 Survey of Connecticut River between Hartford, Conn., and Holyoke, Mass. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Connecticut River between Hartford, Conn., and Holyoke, Mass. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of reservoir sites in Wyoming and Colorado. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a letter from the Chief of Engineers, together with a report from Captain Chittenden of a preliminary examination made by him of certain reservoir sites in the States of Wyoming and Colorado. December 10, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Big Stone Lake and Lake Traverse, Minnesota. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Big Stone Lake and Lake Traverse, Minnesota. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Examination of improvements at Aransas Pass, Texas. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting the report of the Board of Engineers on examination of character and value of improvements made at the pass of Aransas, Texas, by the Aransas Pass Harbor Company. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Rouge River, Michigan. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Rouge River, Michigan. December 10, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Neah Bay, Washington. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Neah Bay, Washington. December 10, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Saginaw, Shiawassee, Bad, and Flint Rivers, Michigan. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Saginaw Shiawassee, Bad, and Flint Rivers, Michigan. December 9, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey for bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Potomac River (Anacostia River). Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey for a bridge across the Eastern Branch of Potomac River (Anacostia River). December 10, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia and ordered to be printed. 		8
Serial set 3667 Work and expenditures of the agricultural experiment stations. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting a report of the Secretary of Agriculture on the work and expenditures of the agricultural experiment stations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and ordered to be printed.
Supply of water for the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting a copy of a report of United States Indian inspector J. George Wright on the subject of the Montezuma Valley Canal and its capacity for irrigating land in the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. December 16, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Location of a fish-culture station in Georgia. Letter from the Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries, reporting the results of his investigation of locations for a fish-cultural station in the State of Georgia. January 6, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries and ordered to be printed.
Delinquent officers. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting reports from the accounting officers of the Treasury giving lists of officers who have been delinquent in the rendition of their accounts during the fiscal year 1897, stating caused, etc...January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency appropriation for Geological Survey. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior submitting urgent deficiency estimates for the service of the Geological Survey. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Maumee River and Bay, Ohio. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of the straight channel in Maumee River and Bay. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
John D. Sale, administrator. Letter from the assistant clerk of the Court of Claims transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John D. Sale, administrator of John E. Van Pelt, deceased, against the United States. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Free entry of certain bells. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting the draft of a bill, for the free entry of certain bells presented by the emperor of Russia to the Orthodox Russian Church at Bridgeport, Conn. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency appropriation for postmarking and rating stamps, etc. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting copy of a communication from the Postmaster-General submitting an estimate of deficiency in the appropriation for postmarking and rating stamps. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Claims allowed by accounting officers. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting schedules of claims allowed by the several accounting officers of the Treasury Department up to and including December 31, 1897, under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted, or carried to the surplus fund under the provisions of section 5 of the act of June 20, 1874. January 6, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Appropriation for certain services in Alaska. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting estimates of urgent deficiencies in appropriations for certain services in Alaska, and also in connection with the public lands. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Furniture and repairs, public buildings. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting an estimate of deficiency in the appropriation for "furniture and repairs of same for public buildings" for the current fiscal year. January 6, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Telephone operators at police headquarters, Washington, D.C. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Commissioners of the District of Columbia submitting additional estimate of appropriation for three telephone operators at police headquarters. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Buildings and grounds for public schools, District of Columbia. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a copy of a communication from the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, submitting estimates of appropriations for the current fiscal year for building and grounds for public schools. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency estimates for certain schools in the District of Columbia. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Commissioners of the District of Columbia submitting urgent deficiency estimates for certain schools. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Bridge across Rock Creek on the line of Massachusetts Avenue extended. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting a letter from the Chief of Engineers, with accompanying report, submitting designs and estimates for a stone arch bridge and for a steel bridge with stone foundations over Rock Creek on the line of Massachusetts Avenue extended. December 18, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia and ordered to be printed.
Owners and late master of Norwegian steamship Nicaragua. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting a report from the Secretary of State and accompanying correspondence, relating to the appeal for indemnity by the owners and late master of the Norwegian steamship Nicaragua. December 17, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Claims and ordered to be printed.
J.S. Goss, administrator. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of J.S. Goss, administrator of J.S. Lee, against the United States. December 18, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Survey of lands in Indian Territory. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior submitting an estimate of an appropriation for the survey of lands in the Indian Territory. December 15, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
United States post office building, Washington, D.C. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, requesting an additional appropriation for the completion of the United States post office building at Washington, D.C. December 15, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Purchase of land adjoining military reservation of Fort Harrison, Mont. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of War submitting an estimate of appropriation for the purchase of land adjoining the military reservation of Fort Harrison, Mont. December 15, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Bagaduce River leading up to Penobscot Village, Me. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Bagaduce River leading up to Penobscot Village, Me. December 13, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
J. Garland Hurst, administrator. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of J. Garland Hurst, administrator of John T. Kenkle, deceased, against the United States. December 14, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Watertown Arsenal. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting an estimate, as submitted by the Secretary of War, of appropriation for Watertown Arsenal. December 14, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Mileage, Navy, Graham decision. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Auditor of the Navy Department, submitting the draft of a proposed amendment to the deficiency appropriation bill relating to claims against the United States for "mileage, Navy, Graham decision." December 13, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Harbor defense. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, State of New York, accompanied by a copy of a report of the Chamber on the subject of harbor defense, and a copy of the proceedings of the National Defense Association. December 16, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Appropriation for quarantine service. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting an estimate of deficiency in the appropriation for quarantine service. 1898. December 16, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Annual report of A. McDowell, Clerk of the House of Representatives, showing the receipts and disbursements of the House of Representatives from July 1, 1896, to June 30, 1897, inclusive. December 6, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Accounts and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency appropriation, Bureau of American Republics. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of State, submitting an estimate of urgent deficiency in the appropriation for salaries and expenses of the Bureau of American Republics. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
John F. Grantham, administrator. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of John F. Grantham, administrator of Needham Grantham, deceased, against the United States. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary report on improvement of Sacramento River below Sacramento, Cal. Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, preliminary report by board of engineer officers on improvement of Sacramento River below Sacramento, Cal. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Increase of appropriation for commission to Five Civilized Tribes. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior recommending an increase in the estimate of the appropriation for the commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Memorial fund for the late Alexander H. Hoff. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from Major Hoff, surgeon, a draft of a proposed measure for the establishment of a memorial fund for the late Alexander Henry Hoff. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Closing certain roads as public highways, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting a copy of a letter from the commandant at Fort Hamilton, with several inclosures, including the draft of a bill relating to the closing of certain roads within the reservation. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed.
Increase of space in court-house, etc., New York. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, recommending an increase of space in the court-house and post-office in New York City by means of certain changes in the sidewalk, etc., of Mail Street. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Repairs to Interior Department and Pension buildings. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior submitting an urgent deficiency estimate for repairs of Interior Department and Pension buildings. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Light and fog signal on Desdemona Sands. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, recommending that the appropriation for the reestablishment of the Point Adams Light with a fog signal, near the mouth of the Columbia River, be used for the establishment of a light and fog signal on Desdemona Sands, and transmitting the draft of a bill. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and ordered to be printed.
Preliminary examination of Cape Lookout Harbor, Oregon. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of examination of Cape Lookout Harbor, Oregon. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Capt. Edward Burr. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting a letter from the Chief of Engineers, recommending the credit of a certain account on the books of the Treasury to Capt. Edward Burr. January 6, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency appropriation for Postal Service. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting copy of a communication from the Postmaster General submitting additional estimates of appropriations for the year 1899, on account of the Postal Service. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on the Post-Office and Post-Roads and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency appropriation for Indian service. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting urgent deficiency estimates relating to the Indian service. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Anclote River, Florida. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Anclote River, Florida. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Withlacoochee River, Florida, from its mouth to the head of navigation. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Withlacoochee River, Florida, from its mouth to the head of navigation. January 7, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Cases dismissed by the Court of Claims for want of jurisdiction. January 5, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Agriculture in Alaska. Letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting a report on agriculture in Alaska. December 18, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and ordered to be printed.
Jacob H. Lindsey. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Jacob H. Lindsey against the United States. December 18, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Deficiency appropriation, Bureau of Ordnance. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Navy submitting an urgent estimate of deficiency in the appropriation for "contingent, Bureau of Ordnance." January 8, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Benjamin E. Gambill. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Benjamin E. Gambill against the United States. December 14, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Fred Roesch, administrator. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of Fred Roesch, administrator of Christian Roesch, deceased, against the United States. December 15, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
William B. Smithson, administrator. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of William B. Smithson, administrator of John G. Smithson, deceased, against the United States. December 15, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed.
Survey of Skagit River from its mouth of Sedro, Wash. Letter from the Acting Secretary of War, transmitting, with a letter from the Chief of Engineers, report of survey of Skagit River from its mouth to Sedro, Wash. January 8, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors and ordered to be printed.
Condition of business in the executive departments. Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting letters from cabinet officers, heads of bureaus, etc., giving schedules of those departments, bureaus, etc., in which the work is in arrears. January 5, 1898. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
Per Diem allowance for President of Deep Waterways Board. Letter from the Secretary of the War, transmitting a statement as to the compensation of the engineer officer (Maj. C.W. Raymond) detailed as a member of the Board of Engineers to make examinations and surveys of deep waterways between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Tide Waters. December 13, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
V.J. Smith. Letter from the Assistant Clerk of the Court of Claims, transmitting a copy of the findings filed by the court in the case of V.J. Smith against the United States. December 17, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on War Claims and ordered to be printed. 		54
Serial set 3668 Eleventh annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commission. December 6, 1897. 1
Serial set 3669 Report of the tests of metals and other materials for industrial purposes made with the United States testing machine at Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1897. December 18, 1897. -- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. 1
Serial set 3670 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau. Report of the Chief of the Weather Bureau. 1896-97. 1
Serial set 3671 Report of the Director of the Mint upon the production of the precious metals in the United States during the calendar year 1896. 1
Serial set 3672 Official Army Register for 1898.
Register of the commissioned and warrant officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps to January 1, 1898. 		2
Serial set 3673 The American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac for the year 1898. Second edition. 1
Serial set 3674 Consular reports. January, 1898. Commerce, manufactures, etc. 1
Serial set 3675 Vol. LVII. No. 212. Consular reports. May, 1898. Commerce, manufactures, etc. 1
Serial set 3676 Consular reports. September, 1898. Commerce, Manufactures, etc. 1
Serial set 3677 Special consular reports. The drug trade in foreign countries. Vol. XIV. 1