(The same message was sent to the Senate.)
_January 15, 1831_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 23d ultimo,
requesting to be informed of the quantity of live-oak timber in the
United States, where it is, and what means are employed to preserve it,
I present herewith a report of the Secretary of the Navy, containing the
information required,