Richmond, January 20, 1863.
To the Senate of the Confederate States.
I have the honor to request that my message[1] sent to the Senate at the opening of the session may be returned to me, to change a word which is an error.
[The same message was sent to the House of Representatives.]
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith return my message[1] sent to you on the 14th [12th] instant, calling your attention to the 12th line on the 7th page, where I have substituted the word "sovereign"[2] for "seven," as it previously stood, incorrectly written.
To the House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, forwarding for your information copies of certain reports of military operations, being a response in part to your resolution of the 22d inst.
To the Senate and House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, covering an estimate of funds required by the Ordnance Bureau.
I recommend an appropriation of the amount specified for the purpose indicated.
To the House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit, for your information, a communication from the Secretary of War, forwarding copies of "orders of impressment," in reply to your resolution of the 15th inst.
