the several departments for a given period. There is also this additional reason, the fluctuations in the price of paper. A contract was made with Messrs. Evans & Cogswell, of Columbia, South Carolina, for the printing of the "Digest of the Laws," ordered at a recent session of Congress. The work has been delayed because of the difficulty in procuring paper of a proper quality, and the taking of the printers employed upon it for military service. These difficulties having been overcome, the work is progressing rapidly, and I expect to be able to deliver the book by the first of December at furthest. I have the honor, sir, to be, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEO. E. W. NELSON. Superintendent of Public Printing. Indemnity of citizens. .1, 61, 161 Acts rel. to 481 Indian affairs, acting commissioner 530 Mechanics, exempted from service. 117 Indian nations, conference with. 526 Transfer to navy Medical dept., regulations. Midshipmen 261 Meat, impressment of. 196 486 39, 62 Meridian, Miss 61 103 101, 260 102, 257 Quarters for 258 .487, 503, 504, 519 647 Miles, W. P. 647 Military affairs, committee on 401 480 Military courts 198 497 Military force, enlargement of. 413 480 Increase of 303 |