from Blue Mountain, Alabama, to Rome, Ga., and to which I invite your special attention, because of the importance of this link in our system of railroads in the transportation needful for the public defense.
Jefferson Davis.
Richmond, Va., September 25th, 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, asking copies of all reports of all battles received since the adjournment of Congress.
Jefferson Davis.
Richmond, Va., Sept. 25th, 1862.
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting "estimates to supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the Medical Department of the Army."
I recommend an appropriation of the amount for the purpose specified.
Jefferson Davis.
Richmond, Va., Sept. 26, 1862.
To the Senate of the Confederate States.
I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, replying to your resolution of the 16th instant, in reference to the enforcement of the conscript act in the State of Georgia, and stating the action of the Department with regard to the command of the conscript camp in that State.
Jefferson Davis.
Richmond, Va., September 26, 1862.
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War in reference to the defense of western and southern rivers, to which I invite your attention.
Jefferson Davis.
