MONTGOMERY, ALA., December 2, 1864.

(Via Tallahassee, Fla. Received 3rd.)

President JEFFERSON DAVIS,

Richmond, Va.:

Generals Steele and A. J. Smith are reported to be re-enforcing General Thomas at Nashville. Cannot I send General E. Kirby Smith to re-enforce General Hood in Middle Tennessee, or taken offensive in Missouri? His assistance is absolutely necessary at this time.

G. T. BEAUREGARD,

General.

[Indorsement.]

DECEMBER 4, 1864.

SECRETARY OF WAR:

If General Smith can now act as suggested it would be well that he should do so. There is no objection to his being called on, but he has failed heretofore to respond to like necessities, and no plans should be based on his compliance.

J. D.

MONTGOMERY, ALA., December 2, 1864.

(Via Savannah. Received 4th.)

General COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va.:

Telegram of 30th ultimo received here on may way to Mobile.* I shall repair forthwith to Atlantic coast.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.

MONTGOMERY, ALA., December 2, 1864-9.15 p. m.

(Via Savannah 6th. Received 6th.)

General S. COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va.:

General Roddey reports from Decatur that Athens and Huntsville are evacuated. Lieutenant-Colonel Windes captured two locomotives with tenders, twenty-eight cars, and pontoon bridge across river, mostly in good condition.

G. T. BEAUREGARD,

General.

MONTGOMERY, ALA., December 2, 1864-9.30 p. m.

(Via Savannah 6th. Received 6th.)

General S. COOPER,

Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond, Va.:

Scouts report that General Steele, with 15,000 men, landed at memphis on 24th, and went up river on 26th; it is supposed to re-enforce Thomas at Nashville. General Hood has been informed of the fact.

G. T. BEUAREGARD,

General.

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*See Vol. XLIV, p. 911.

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