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Richmond, Va., Feb. 16, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, covering a list of all the civilians now in custody, under authority of the War Department, in the city of Richmond, being a response in part to your resolution of the 5th instant.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Feb. 16, 1863.

To the Senate of the Confederate States.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, in response to your resolution of the 19th ult., in reference to impressments of flour, &c., in Petersburg and Lynchburg.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Feb. 17, 1863.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a report of the Postmaster General, supplemental to his report submitted to Congress at the opening of the present session, to which I invite your special attention.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., February 17, 1863.

To the House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit for your information a communication from the Secretary of War, in response to your resolution of the 30th ult., with regard to Lieut. Colonel Breadwell.

Jefferson Davis.

Richmond, Va., Feb. 17, 1863.

To the Senate and House of Representatives.

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of War, asking for an appropriation to meet a claim of the State of North Carolina for reimbursement of sums expended upon clothing, etc., for troops of that State in the Confederate service.

I recommend an appropriation of the amount for the purpose specified.

Jefferson Davis.