EXECUTIVE MANSION, _February 3, 1883_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives:_
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of the Interior
of the 1st instant, submitting a report made by the commission appointed
under the provisions of the act of August 7, 1882, to treat with me
Sioux Indians for a modification of their existing treaties, together
with a copy of the agreement negotiated by that commission.
The subject is presented for the favorable consideration of Congress.