_Washington, May 14, 1864_.
_To the Senate of the United States_:
I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of the Interior of the
14th instant, and accompanying papers, in answer to a resolution of the
Senate of the 14th ultimo, in the following words, viz:
_Resolved_, That the President of the United States be requested to
communicate to the Senate the reasons, if any exist, why the refugee
Indians in the State of Kansas are not returned to their homes.