THE SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NATIONAL PRISON ASSOCIATION HELD AT BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1873. To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State and accompanying papers. WASHINGTON, February 13, 1873. U. S. GRANT. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, February 13, 1873. Referring to the joint resolution of Congress, of the 20th March, 1871, authorizing the appointment, by the President, of a commissioner to attend an International Congress on Penitentiary and Reformatory Discipline, proposed to be held in Europe, I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of Mr. E. C. Wines, appointed under the said resolution, of the congress which was held at London, together with an appendix containing a summary of the proceedings of the late National Prison Congress of Baltimore. Respectfully submitted. The PRESIDENT. HAMILTON FISH. WASHINGTON, February 12, 1873. SIR: I have the honor to submit to you my report as Commissioner of the United States to the International Penitentiary Congress of London, together with an appendix, containing summary of proceedings of the late National Prison Congress of Baltimore. With great respect, I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant, E. C. WINES, Commissioner, &c. His Excellency U. S. GRANT, President of the United States. H. Ex. 185 |