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and military authorities for the use of the Government. I recommend an appropriation of the amount and for the purpose specified.

Jefferson Davis.

[Received September 22, 1862.]

Richmond, Virginia, Sept. 22, 1862.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, covering certain estimates.

I recommend an appropriation of the amounts, and for the purposes specified.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Virginia, Sept. 23, 1862.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, covering an estimate "to supply the deficiencies in the Engineer appropriations for engineering purposes."

I recommend an appropriation of the amount, and for the purposes specified.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Sept. 23, 1862.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War in answer to your resolution of the 17th inst., asking what disposition is made of negroes captured by the enemy.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Virginia, September 23d, 1862.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, in further answer to your resolution of the 21st August, requesting copies of all the reports of engagements with the enemy received since the adjournment of Congress.

Jefferson Davis.