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a copy of the report of Brig. Gen. Echols, relative to the battle of Droop Mountain.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., December 31, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

In further response to your resolution of the 11th inst., I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering copies of several reports of military operations.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Jan. 7, 1864.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, submitting an estimate of the amount "necessary for the payment of interest on the Removal and Subsistence Fund due the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina."

I recommend an appropriation of the sum specified for the purpose indicated.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., January 7, 1864.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering copies of several additional reports of military operations.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., January 7, 1864.

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 of Brig. Gen. R. S. Ripley of operations from August 21 to September 10, 1863.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., January 8, 1864.

To the Senate of the Confederate States.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering copies of the "report of Gen. J. E.