REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, 



COMMUNICATING, 



IN COMPLIANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE, CAPTAIN MARCY'S 

 REPORT OF HIS EXPLORATION OF THE RED RIVER. 



War Department, Washington, November 8, 1853. 

 Sir : In compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 4th of February, 

 1853, I have the honor to transmit herewith, for the use of the Senate, a copy 

 of the report of Captain E. B. Marcy of his exploration of the waters of Red 

 river. 



Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 



JEFFN. DAVIS, Secretary of War. 

 Asbury Dickins, Esq., Secretary of the Senate. 



