EXECUTIVE MANSION,

_Washington, May 1, 1862_.

_To the Senate of the United States_:

In accordance with the suggestion of the Secretary of the Treasury

contained in the accompanying letter, I have the honor to transmit the

inclosed petition and report thereon of the Third Auditor for the

consideration of Congress.

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