Robert E. Lee, Special Orders No. 179, 1861 October 14

Adjt. & Inspr Genls Office

Richmd: Octo: 14th 1861

Special Orders

No. 179

II. Officers in addressing their communications from “Camps & Stations” will name the Post Office, nearest to said Camps & Stations. For want of this necessary information many letter remain unanswered. The particular Post Town & State should in all cases be given.

By command of the Sec. of War

(signed) John Withers, A.A.G

Off: Copy

W. H. Taylor, A.A.G.

Gen Floyd

Comdg &c