show any authority granted to raise troops of conscript age, except in localities where the operation of the conscript law has been suspended, or from the control of the enemy it cannot be enforced."
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering a copy of the report by Gen. Jno. S. Williams of the operations of the forces under his command at Blue Springs, Henderson, and Rheatown, Tenn.
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting an estimate of the sum needed for the conscription service.
I recommend an appropriation of the amount specified for the purpose indicated.
To the House of Representatives.
In response to your resolution of the 31st December, 1863, I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, concerning the "correspondence with Gen. Whiting relative to the defense of Wilmington, North Carolina," and the aid which "can be given by further legislation to the complete defense of that important post."
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, submitting estimates of additional sums needed for the support of the Government.
I recommend an appropriation of the amount specified for the purposes indicated.
