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516 communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, which conveys the information desired.

 January 13, 1865. To the House of Representatives, C. S. A.

I have just received the accompanying report from the Secretary of War stating that Henry S. Foote, a member of the House of Representatives from the State of Tennessee, has been arrested by a military officer in northern Virginia while endeavoring to pass our lines on his way to the enemy's country. As this arrest may involve a question of privilege, I submit the matter to you, in order that such disposal of the case may be made as to you shall seem proper.

 January 14, 1865. To the House of Representatives.

In response to your resolution of the 8th of November, 1864, I herewith transmit for your information a communication from Hon. Howell Cobb, who was President of the Provisional Congress, relative to the preparation of copies of the journals of that body, and of the proceedings of the Convention which framed the Provisional and Permanent Constitutions of the Confederate States. And I invite your attention to the suggestions he makes in reference to funds to be expended in the further prosecution of the work.

 Jan. 14, 1865. To the House of Representatives.

In response to your resolution of the 24 ultimo, I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, relative to the passports which have been issued to certain youths to leave the Confederate States.

 Jan. 20, 1865. To the House of Representatives.

In response to your resolution of the 30th ult., I herewith transmit communications from the Secretaries of the Treasury and of 