WASHINGTON, January 23, 1863.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit, for the consideration of Congress, a report from the Secretary of State, transmitting the regulations, decrees, and orders for the government of the United States consular courts in Turkey.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, January 26, 1863.
To the Senate of the United States:
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 13th instant, requesting a copy of certain correspondence respecting the capture of British vessels sailing from one British port to another having on board contraband of war intended for the use of the insurgents, I have the honor to transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON CITY, January 28, 1863.
To the Senate and House of Representatives: