_Washington, March 31, 1842_.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER,
_Secretary of State_.
SIR: By directions of the board of commissioners for exploring and
surveying the northeastern boundary, I have handed you the papers
hereinafter specified, viz:
1. The report of the operations of the commission up to the present
date.
2. A profile of the meridian line of the source of the St. Croix as far
as surveyed, intended to illustrate the report.