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Richmond, Va., January 15, 1863.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, covering certain estimates.^[1]

I recommend that an appropriation be made of the amount and for the purpose specified.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Jany. 15, 1863.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury in reference to a matter which I commend to your special attention and early decision, in secret session.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., January 17, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, covering a copy of an official report^[2] recently made by Colonel Imboden, asked for in a resolution of the House of Representatives, on the 15th instant.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Jany. 19, 1863.

To the Senate of the Confederate States.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, covering copies of the reports of Major General G. W. Smith and his subordinates, of recent military operations in North Carolina, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 14th instant.

Jefferson Davis.

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1. Of amount required for telegraphic service for six months ending June 30, 1863.
2. Relating to outrages perpetrated by General Milroy upon people in Northwestern and Valley districts of Virginia; see also page 289.