M. VAN BUREN.

WASHINGTON, _June 5, 1840_.

_To the Senate of the United States_:

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate dated the 30th December,

1839, I transmit herewith the report[78] of the Secretary of War,

furnishing so much of the information called for by said resolution

as relates to the Executive Department under his charge.

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