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tions from the Secretary of War, submitting estimates for the month of January, 1863.

I recommend appropriation of the sums for the purposes specified.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Oct. 1, 1862.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, in reference to a loan by the Branch Bank of Tennessee to Genl. Hindman.

I recommend an appropriation of the amount for the purpose specified.

Jefferson Davis.

Executive Office,
Richmond, October 2, 1862.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting "the report of the Adjutant General of the proceedings of courts-martial, in cases of drunkenness."

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Oct. 2, 1862.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting a report of the Commissary General, to which I invite your attention.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., October 2d, 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 reports of engagements with the enemy received since the adjournment of Congress.

Jefferson Davis.