WASHINGTON, _April 13, 1832_.
_To the Congress of the United States_:
Approving the suggestions expressed by the Secretary of State in regard
to the propriety of exempting Portuguese vessels entering the ports of
the United States from the payment of the duties on tonnage, in
consequence of a like exemption being extended to those of the United
States, I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, his
letter on the subject.