WASHINGTON, _February 24, 1869_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:
I transmit to Congress a copy of a convention between the United States
and the Mexican Republic, providing for the adjustment of the claims of
citizens of either country against the other, signed on the 4th day of
July last, and the ratifications of which were exchanged on the 1st
instant.
It is recommended that such legislation as may be necessary to carry
this convention into effect shall receive early consideration.