I pray you to accept the assurance of my distinguished consideration.

LOUIS McLANE.

WASHINGTON, _January 27, 1838_.

Hon. R.M. JOHNSON,

_President of the Senate_.

SIR: I transmit herewith, in compliance with the requirements of the

second section of the act of March 3, 1837, making appropriations

for the Indian Department, a communication from the War Department,

accompanied by a copy of the report of the agents appointed to inquire

what depredations had been committed by the Seminole and Creek Indians

on the property of citizens of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

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