I have to suggest that in accepting this proposal suitable provision
be made for an adequate military force on the frontier to protect the
surveying parties from hostile Indians. The troops so employed will at
the same time protect the settlers on the border and help to prevent
marauding on both sides by the nomadic Indians.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _April 20, 1882_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:
I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, a letter from
the Secretary of War of the 18th instant, inclosing plans and estimates
for the completion of the post of Fort Maginnis, Montana Territory, and
recommending an appropriation for the purpose of $25,000, as called for
by the estimates.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _April 21, 1882_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:
I transmit herewith a communication, dated the 15th instant, from the
Secretary of the Interior, with draft of bill and accompanying papers,
touching the amendment of section 2142 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
The subject is presented for the consideration of Congress.
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