April 24, 1854
To the Senate of the United States:
I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the Attorney-General, suggesting modifications in the manner of conducting the legal business of the Government, which are respectfully commended to your favorable consideration.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
(The same message was also addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.)
Franklin Pierce, Special Message Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/202049