WAR DEPARTMENT, C. S. A.,

Richmond, Va., January 8, 1864.

General BEAUREGARD,

Selma:

Repress by all means the proposition to furlough the Trans-Mississippi troops; the suggestion merely is dangerous; compliance would probably be fatal; extinguish, if possible, the idea.

J. A. SEDDON,

Secretary of Ward.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Richmond, Va., January 8, 1865.

General J. B. HOOD,

Tupelo, Miss.:

The proposition to furlough the Trans-Mississippi troops cannot be entertained; the suggestion is regarded as dangerous; compliance would probably be fatal; extinguish the though in the troops, if practicable.

J. A. SEDDON,

Secretary of War.

JACINTO, January 8, 1865. (Via Rienzi.)

Major-General FORREST:

Some of my horses have not had a grain of corn for two days and nights, and none more than six each. Some of my men are deserting, and great many horses giving out.

JAS. R. CHALMERS,

Brigadier-General.

SALTILLO, January 8, 1865.

Brigadier General W. H. JACKSON,

Corinth:

Major Paul is ordered with train by General Forrest to Shannon Shall he take the escort and provost-guard with him?

J. R. HULL.

MONTGOMERY, ALA., January 8, 1865.

Lieutenant General R. TAYLOR,

Tupelo, Miss.:

General Beauregard will leave to-morrow for Tupelo. If circumstances will permit he desires you will await him there.

GEORGE WM. BRENT,

Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.

MONTGOMERY, January 9, 1865.

President JEFFERSON DAVIS:

I will leave as soon as practicable for Hood's army, and will send to Hardee's assistance all troops which can be spared. Condition of common roads and breaks in railroads will, however, delay their arrival. Should circumstances permit I will return with them.

G. T. BEAUREGARD,

General.