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306 inst., in regard to sums invested or funded for the Cherokee Indians, under the treaty of New Echota.

 Feb. 20, 1863. To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting an estimate for an additional appropriation required by the Engineer Bureau for the period ending June 30, 1863.

I recommend an appropriation for the purpose specified.

 Feb. 20, 1863. To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Postmaster General, submitting an estimate of the sum required for the compensation of certain officers and employees of the Post Office Department, from July 1st to October 12th, 1863.

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

 February 20, 1863. To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting an estimate for the contingent expenses of the Adjutant and Inspector General's office for the period ending June 30, 1863.

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

 Feb. 21, 1863. To the Senate of the Confederate States.

Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War, I nominate the officers on the accompanying list to the rank affixed to their names respectively. 