February 09, 1857
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers,* in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 30th ultimo.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
*Relating to the proclamation of martial law in Washington Territory, etc.
Franklin Pierce, Special Message Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/203317