DELANO, Secretary to Hamilton Fish, April 9, 1875

Mr. Delano to Mr. Fish.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of a report, dated the 6th instant, from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and accompanying copies of communications dated March 22 and 27, respectively, from Henry M. Atkinson, special Indian commissioner for the removal of the Kickapoo and other Indians from Mexico to the United States. In view of the difficulties experienced by the special commissioner, in consequence of the persistent opposition of the Mexicans and the arbitrary action of the Mexican authorities, who, instead of co-operating to make his mission successful, have protested against the removal of the Indians, and attempted to thwart his efforts to carry out the instructions of this Department, the propriety of communicating to the Mexican government the information contained in the reports of the special commissioner, Atkinson, is respectfully submitted to the judgment of the honorable the Secretary of State.

Very respectfully, &c.,