Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, 
WAR DEPARTMENT, 
GENERAL ORDERS, \ 
No. 57. 5 
Richmond, August 14, 1862. 
I. The transportation by rail road, of Cavalry and Artillery Horses, 
nnless orders be given in each case permitting such transportation, is 
hereby prohibited. > 
11. Hereafter, all soldiers under 18 and over 35 years of age, will be 
discharged at the expiration of the term for which they have engaged to 
serve. 
111. The words “ either directly or,” first line General Orders No. 50, 
will be omitted. 
By command of the Secretary of War. 
S. COOPER, 
Adjutant and Inspector General.