made erroneously.

instead of $5 69, as reported.

the service was performed during the quarter.

signified his intention of resuming the service, and that he misunderstood previous contract. has abandoned service on this route.

H. Ex. Doc. 88- -7

No. of route.

Fines imposed on contractors, and deductions

WEEK ENDING SATURDAY,

Termini of route.

Very respectfully yours,

Contractor's name.

a Remit $266 66 of the deduction of $400, made in the quarter ending June 30, 1867; also remit the deduc

tions of $400 made in each of the quarters ending September 30, December 31, 1867, and March 31, 1868.

ALEX. W. RANDALL, Postmaster General.

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1.00

FEBRUARY 18, 1869.-Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.

To the Senate and House of Representatives:

I transmit to Congress a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in relation to the gold medal presented to Mr. Cyrus W. Field, pursuant to the resolution of Congress of March 2,

1867.

WASHINGTON, February 17, 1869.

ANDREW JOHNSON.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Washington, February 17, 1869.

The undersigned, Secretary of State, has the honor to lay before the President, with a view to its transmission to Congress, the accompanying copy of a correspondence in relation to the gold medal presented to Mr. Cyrus W. Field in the name of the people of the United States, pursuant to the resolution of Congress of March 2, 1867. Respectfully submitted.

SIR: With this you will receive a letter addressed to Mr. Cyrus W. Field, which is intended to accompany a box containing a medal and a packet containing an engrossed copy of a congressional resolution, which,