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Richmond, Va., February 3d, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication^[1] from the Secretary of War, in response to your resolution of the 27th ult.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., February 3d, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, in reference to the examination and appointment of ordnance officers, being a response to your resolution asking for information on the subject.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Feb. 3, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication^[2] from the Secretary of War, in response to your resolution of the 27th ult.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Feb. 4, 1863.

To the Senate of the Confederate States.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, covering a report of the Quartermaster General, in response to your resolution relative to communication, etc., of officers serving in cities.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., February 4, 1863.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, submitting estimates for the Indian Service to June 30, 1863.

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1. Relating to the enforcement of the conscript law, etc.
2. Relating to findings of general court-martial held at Richmond for month of January; and which of the rules and regulations for the government of the Army of the Confederate States, private L. B. Seymour, Company E, 50th N. C. Regiment, was sentenced for desertion to receive thirty-nine lashes on bare back.