PROVIDENCE, _May 16, 1842_.
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
SIR: At the request of Governor King, I inclose to you an extra of the
Providence Daily Express of this morning, containing the proclamation
of Thomas W. Dorr to the people of this State.
It states definitely the position assumed by him and his faction against
the government of this State and of the United States.
His excellency tenders to you the highest respect and consideration.
Respectfully, yours,
THOS. A. JENCKES,
_Private Secretary_.