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Vol. VII.

, April 10, 1862.

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Confederate States:

I herewith transmit to Congress a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, covering a "detailed report of Flag-Officer Buchanan of the brilliant triumph of his squadron over the vastly superior forces of the enemy, in Hampton Roads, on the 8th and 9th of March last."

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April 7th, 1862.

To the President:

Sir—I have the honor to submit herewith copy of the detailed report of Flag-Officer Buchanan of the brilliant triumph of