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Army of Northern Virginia / General Robert E. Lee Commanding

The Army Consisted of Three Army Corps

First Army Corps Lieutenant General James Longstreet / Second Army Corps Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell

Third Army Corps Lieutenant General Ambrose P. Hill / Cavalry Division Major General J. E. B. Stuart

- July 1. Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps reached the field about 1 P. M. and were soon engaged on the north and west of town with the First and Eleventh Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps and Anderson's Division Hill's Corps reaching the field about dark were not engaged Longstreet's Corps on the march. Stuart's Cavalry Division marching from Dover to Carlisle.

- July 2. McLaw's and Hood's Divisions Longstreet's Corps took the field about 3 P. M. and formed facing the Union left. An assault was made by the two divisions assisted by Anderson's Division Hill's Corps. The Union troops were dislodged from Emmitsburg Road and Peach Orchard engagement lasting until night losses heavy. Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps on the march. Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps about dusk advanced to the assault of Culp's Hill in connection with Early's Division Ewell's Corps. Rodes' Division Ewell's Corps held position west of town not engaged. Heth's and Pender's Divisions Hill's Corps occupied Seminary Ridge facing Union line not engaged. Stuart's Cavalry on left flank of Confederate Army.

- July 3. Pickett's Division Longstreet's Corps reached the field in the morning. Assaulted the Union line on Cemetery Ridge about 3 P. M. assisted by Hill's Corps. The assault failed with great loss. An attack made on the left by Johnson's Division Ewell's Corps reinforced by three brigades of the Corps failed. Stuart's Cavalry Division engaged with 2d Union Cavalry Division and 2d Brigade 3d Cavalry Division on the Confederate left about 1 P. M.

- July 4. The Army took up the line of march during the night.

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Army of Northern Virginia / First Army Corps / Lieutenant General James Longstreet

McLaws's Division Major General Lafayette McLaws / Pickett's Division Major General George E. Pickett

Hood's Division Major General John B. Hood / Brigadier General E. M. Law

 Artillery Reserve Ten Batteries Colonel J. B. Walton

- July 1. McLaws' Division encamped about four miles from Gettysburg a little after dark. Hood's Division reached the same distance about 12 P. M. Law's Brigade on picket at New Guilford. Pickett's Division guarding trains at Chambersburg.

- July 2. Moved that portion of the command which was up to gain the Emmitsburg Road on Union left. Delayed attack until 3.30 P. M. when Law's Brigade joined from New Guilford. McLaws' Division in position facing Union left. About 4 P. M. Hood's Division moved further to the right and took position partially enveloping Union left. The batteries opened about 4 P. M. upon Union troops on Emmitsburg Road Hood's Division pressing on left and McLaws' in front the Union troops were dislodged. The engagement lasted until nearly night with heavy losses. The ground gained on the front was held. The left was withdrawn to first Union position at Peach Orchard.

- July 3. Pickett's Division reached the field at 9 A. M. Pickett's Heth's and part of Pender's Divisions were ordered to form column of assault on Union centre on Cemetery Hill. The batteries opened about 1 P. M. About 3 P. M. Pickett advanced in good order under a severe fire and was repulsed at the stone wall losing heavily McLaws' and Hood's Divisions were not seriously engaged during the day and night.

- July 4. The Corps took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 910 Wounded 4339 Captured or Missing 2290 Total 7539

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Army of Northern Virginia / First Army Corps / McLaws Division Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws 

Kershaw's Brigade Brig. Gen. J. B. Kershaw / Barksdale's Brigade Brig. Gen. William Barksdale - Col. B. G. Humphreys 

Semmes' Brigade Brig. Gen. R J. Semmes - Col. George Bryan / Wofford's Brigade Brig Gen. W. T Wofford 

Artillery Battalion - Four Batteries  Col. H. C. Cabell 

- July 1. The Division reached Marsh Creek four miles from Gettysburg after dark.

- July 2. The Division was placed in position facing the Union line on the Emmitsburg Road. About 4 P. M. the batteries opened on the position the Division pressing to the front and the Union troops retiring to the hill in rear. The battle continued until nearly night when a strong Union force met the supporting Division which was cooperating on the left and drove one brigade back and checked the support of the other brigade exposing the left. It was thought prudent not to push further until other troops of the Corps came up. The Division was withdrawn to the first position of Union troops resting at the Peach Orchard the conflict to be renewed in the morning when other orders were received.

- July 3. With the exception of severe skirmishing the Division was not engaged and after night disposition were made to withdraw.

- July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 313 Wounded

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps 

McLaws's and Pickett's Divisions

- July 1 McLaws's Division arrived late in the day and camped in this vicinity.

- July 2 In the morning McLaws's Division moved on the road towards Gettysburg but turning to the right half mile this side of Willoughby Run and crossing that stream lower down formed line as marked on the Battlefield. Pickett's Division marched by this place in the afternoon but followed the other road with some deflections to avoid being seen by the Union Signal Corps and crossing Willoughby Run lay that night in the west side of Spangler's Woods.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia McLaws' Division

Kershaw's Brigade - 2nd 3rd 7th 8th 15th Regiments and 3d Battalion South Carolina Infantry

- July 2. Arrived at 3.30 P. M. and formed line here. Advanced about 4.30 to battle. The 8th and 2d Regiments and 3d Battalion shared in the attack on Peach Orchard and batteries near there on Wheatfield Road. The 7th and 3d Regiments were engaged in the long and severe conflict at and around the Loop. The 15th Regiment fought on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest beyond. Late in the evening the Brigade took part in the general advance by which the Union forces were forced from the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. At dark under orders it retired to Peach Orchard.

- July 3. At Peach Orchard until noon then sent farther to front. At 1 P. M. under orders resumed position here extending line to right and keeping in touch with Hood's Division on left.

- July 4. About midnight began the march to Hagerstown Md

Present about 1800 Losses 630

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Army of Northern Virginia / McLaws' Division

Kershaw's Brigade - 2nd 3rd 7th 8th 15th Regiments and 3d Battalion South Carolina Infantry

- July 2. Arrived on the field at 3.30 P. M. Formed line and advanced about 4.30 o'clock. The 8th and 2D Regiments and 3d Battalion shared in the attack on the Peach Orchard and batteries near there on Wheatfield Road. The 7th and 3d Regiments were engaged at and around the Loop. The 15th Regiment fought on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest beyond. Late in the evening the Brigade took part in the advance by which the Union forces were forced from the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. At dark under orders the Brigade retired to and occupied the Peach Orchard.

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Kershaw's Brigade

Brigadier General Joseph B. Kershaw's South Carolina Brigade of McLaw's Division, ordered on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, to attack the Union battle line north and east of the Rose Farm, 100 yards eastward, crossed the Emmitsburg Road in this area. By nightfall their attack, joined with those of other Confederate brigades, had forced the Union troops from the Peach Prchard and Wheatfield. Late on July 3 the brigade withdrew and went into position in the woods a quarter mile west.

Erected by "Project Southland" in cooperation with the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association 1970.

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 C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division

Barksdale's Brigade - 13th 17th 18th 21st Mississippi Infantry

- July 2. Arrived about 3 P. M. and formed line here. Advanced at 5 P. M. and took part in the assault on the Peach Orchard and adjacent positions vigorously pursuing the Union forces as they retired. The 21st Regiment pushed on past the Trostle House and captured but were unable to bring off 9th Mass. Battery and I Battery 5th U. States. The other Regiments inclining more to the left pressed forward to Plum Run where they encountered fresh troops and a fierce conflict ensued in which Brig. Gen. Wm. Barksdale fell mortally wounded.

- July 3. Supported artIllery on Peach Orchard Ridge. Withdrew from the front late in the afternoon.

- July 4. In position near here all day. About midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1598 Killed 105 Wounded 550 Missing 92 Total 747

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division 

Barksdale's Brigade - 13th 17th 18th 21st Mississippi Infantry

- July 2. Arrived about 3 P. M. and formed in line. Advanced at 5 o'clock and took part in the assault on the Peach Orchard and adjacent position pursuing the Union forces as they retired. The 21st Regiment pushed beyond the Trostle House and captured but were unable to bring off Bigelow's and Watson's Batteries. The other Regiments inclining to the left pressed forward to Plum Run where they encountered Union troops and a fierce conflict ensued in which Brig. Gen. Wm. Barksdale fell mortally wounded.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division 

Semmes' Brigade - 10th 50th 51st 53rd Georgia Infantry 

- July 2. Arrived about 3.30 P. M. and formed line 50 yards west of this. Advanced about 5 P. M. in support of Kershaw and Anderson and took a prominent part in the severe and protracted conflict on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest east of there and in the vicinity of the Loop. Participated also in the general advance late in the evening by which the Union forces were forced out of the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. Brig Gen. Paul J. Semmes fell mortally wounded in the ravine near the Loop. 

- July 3. During the afternoon Anderson's Brigade being withdrawn for duty elsewhere the Brigade was left in the occupancy of the woodland south of the Wheatfield. At 1 P. M. under orders it resumed its original position near here.

- July 4. About midnight began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1200 Losses 430

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps  / McLaw's Division

Semmes' Brigade - 10th 50th 51st 53rd Georgia Infantry

- July 2. Arrived on the field about 3.30 P. M. Advanced about 5 o'clock in support of Kershaw's and Anderson's Brigades and took an active part in the conflict on Rose Hill and in the ravine and forest east of there in the vicinity of the Loop. Participated in the general advance late in the evening by which the Union forces were forced out of the Wheatfield and across Plum Run Valley. Brig. Gen. J. Semmes fell mortally wounded in the ravine near the Loop.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division  

Wofford's Brigade - 16th 18th 24th Regiments Cobb's and Phillips' Legions Georgia Infantry

- July 2. Arrived at 4 P. M. and formed line 100 yards west of this. Ordered to the front about 6 P. M. and advanced soon afterward along Wheatfield Road flanked the Union forces assailing the Loop and aided the Confederates thereby relieved in forcing them back through the Wheatfield to the foot of Little Round Top. Assailed there by a strong body of fresh troops and receiving at the same moment an order to withdraw the Brigade fell back at sunset to the grove west of the Wheatfield.

- July 3. One regiment was left on outpost duty in that grove. The others supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. All withdrew late in the afternoon.

- July 4. In line here all day. At midnight began march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1350 Killed 36 Wounded 207 Missing 112 Total 355

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps  / McLaw's Division

Wofford's Brigade - 16th 18th 24th Regiments Cobb's and Phillip's Legions Georgia Infantry

- July 2. Arrived at 4 P. M. and formed line 500 yards west of here ordered to the front about 6 o'clock. Advanced soon afterwards along Wheatfield Road struck the Union line near the Loop and joined Kershaw's Brigade in driving the Union forces through the Wheatfield to the base of Little Round Top. Assailed by Union reinforcements and receiving orders to withdraw the Brigade fell back at sunset to the cover of the woods west of the Wheatfield.

- July 3. One regiment was left on outpost duty in that grove. The others supported artillery on Peach Orchard Ridge. All withdrew late in the afternoon.

- July 4. In line 500 yards west of here all day. At midnight began the march to Hagerstown.

Present about 1355 Killed 36 Wounded 207 Missing 112 Total 355

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division

Cabell's Battalion - Fraser's McCarthy's Carlton's Manly's Batteries

Four Napoleons - Four 10 Pounder Parrotts - Six 3 lnch Rifles - Two 12 Pounder Howitzers

- July 2-3. Took an active part in the battle.

- July 4. Remained in position near here and withdrew from the field after night.

Ammunition expended About 3300 rounds.

Losses Killed 12 Wounded 30 Missing 4 Horses killed or disabled 80.

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division / Cabell's Batallion

Manly's Battery - First North Carolina Artillery - Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. Took position here 3.30 P. M. and became actively engaged. At 5 P. M. advanced to Peach Orchard and continued firing until dark. Returned here after night.

- July 3. The Napoleons remained here. The two rifles with the two rifles of Fraser's Battery took position at 5 A. M. under CaPart Manly on crest beyond Emmitsburg Road north of Peach Orchard were engaged in the great cannonade and after Longstreet's assault aided in checking pursuit. Continued firing at intervals until 7.30 P. M. Then resumed this position.

- July 4. At 10 A. M. aided in checking an advance of three regiments. After night withdrew from the field.

Ammunition expended 1146 rounds.

Losses Killed 3 Wounded 4 Missing 4 Horses killed or disabled 20

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaws's Division / Cabell's Battalion

Fraser's Battery - The Pulaski Artillery - Two 10 Pounder Parrotts Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. Took position here 3.30 P. M. and opened fire on Peach Orchard and the Union batteries east of it. At 4 P. M. the Rifles were silenced by loss of men. The fire of the Parrotts continued until Peach Orchard was taken.

- July 3. The Parrotts were moved to crest north of Peach Orchard in main artillery line took part in the great cannonade aided in checking pursuit after Longstreet's assault and retired from front after dark. The Rifles were placed under command of Captain Manly of the N. C. Artillery and served by his men in position with his own Rifles.

- July 4. In position near here. After night withdrew from the field. Their ammunition was nearly exhausted.

Losses Killed 6 Wounded 13 / Horses killed or disabled 18

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaw's Division / Cabell's Battalion

McCarthy's Battery - First Richmond Howitzers - Two Napoleons Two 3 Inch Rifles

- July 2. At 3.30 P. M. placed in reserve near here. The rifled guns advanced to this position at 4 P. M. and engaged in severe artillery fight until dark. The men of the Napoleon section sometimes relieved those of the rifled section.

- July 3. Advanced and formed part of the main artillery line the rifle section near Emmitsburg Road the Napoleons further to the left all hotly engaged sometimes changing positions. Retired from the front after dark.

- July 4. In position near here. One Napoleon aided in checking a hostile advance. All withdrew from the field at night.

Ammunition expended about 850 rounds. One rifle was disabled.

Losses Killed 2 Wounded 8 Horses killed or disabled 25

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaws's Division / Cabell's Battalion

Carlton's Battery - The Troup Artillery - First Section Two 10 Pounder Parrotts

- July 2. This section took position here 3.30 P. M. and was actively engaged until near dark.

- July 3. In position on the main artillery line on ridge in front of Spangler's Woods. Took part in the great cannonade and after repulse of Longstreet's assault advanced 300 yards and aided in checking pursuit. Retired from the front after dark.

- July 4. Remained near here all day inactive short of ammunition. After night withdrew from the field.

Losses of both sections Killed 1 Wounded 6 Horses of both sections killed or disabled 17

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / McLaws's Division / Cabell's Battalion

Carlton's Battery - The Troup Artillery - Second Section Two 12 Pounder Howitzers

- July 2. This section took position here at 4 P. M. and was actively engaged until dark.

- July 3. In position near main artillery line but under cover of hill in front of Spangler's Woods. After repulse of Longstreet's assault advanced 300 yards and aided in checking pursuit. Retired from the front after dark.

- July 4. In position here all day and withdrew from the field after dark. Their ammunition was nearly exhausted.

Losses of both sections Killed 1 Wounded 6 Horses of both sections killed or disabled 17

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Army of Northern Virginia / First Army Corps / Pickett's Division - Maj. Gen. Geo. E. Pickett

Garnett's Brigade - Brig. Gen. R. B. Garnett - Major C. S. Peyton

Armistead's Brigade - Brig. Gen. L. A. Armistead - Lieut. Col. William White

Kemper's Brigade - Brig. Gen. J. L. Kemper - Col. Joseph Mayo Jr.

Artillery Battalion, Four Batteries - Major James Dearing

- July 1. Guarding trains at Chambersburg.

- July 2. On march to Gettysburg.

- July 3. Reached the field about 9 A. M. Near 12 M. took position beyond crest of hill on which the artillery was placed. About 1.30 P. M. Division was formed in an open field east of Spangler's Woods the right near a barn facing the Union line on Cemetery Ridge. At 3 P. M. moved forward to assault across the field about three fourths of a mile under severe fire losing many officers and men only a few reaching the salient. The Division being separated from its support on the right and left and the assault having failed returned to its former position on the ridge.

- July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 232 Wounded 1157 Missing 1499 Total 2888

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Garnett's Brigade

8th 18th 19th 28th 56th Virginia Infantry

- July2. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spangler's Woods.

- July 3. In the forenoon formed line on Kemper's left in the field east of the woods. At the cessation of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreet's assault on the Union position in the vicinity of the Angle. This advance was made in good order under a storm of shells and grape and a deadly fire of musketry after passing the Emmitsburg Road. The lines were much broken in crossing the post and rail fences on both sides of that road but with shattered ranks the Brigade pushed on and took part in the final struggle at the Angle. Gen. R. B. Garnett fell dead from his saddle in front of the stone wall.

- July 4. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1480 Killed 78 Wounded 324 Missing 539 Total 941

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C. S. A. / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Kemper's Brigade

1st 3rd 7th 11th 24th Virginia Infantry

- July 2. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spangler's Woods.

- July 3. In the forenoon formed line in the field east of the woods with right flank near Spangler's Barn. At the close of the cannonade advanced and took part in Longstreet's assault upon the Union position in the vicinity of the Angle. Exposed to a severe fire of artillery and vigorously assailed beyond the Emmitsburg Road by infantry on the right flank with ranks thinned and much disorganized by its losses especially of officers it pressed on against the Union line at the stone wall where after a fierce encounter the struggle ended. Gen. J. L. Kemper fell wounded in front of the stone wall.

- July 4. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1575 Killed 56 Wounded 356 Missing 317 Total 731

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Armistead's Brigade

9th 14th 38th 53rd 57th Virginia Infantry

- July 2. Arrived about sunset and bivouacked on the western border of Spangler's Woods.

- July 3. In the forenoon formed line behind Kemper and Garnett east of the woods. When the cannonade ceased advanced to support Kemper's and Garnett's Brigades forming the right of Longstreet's Corps. Its losses being less at first than those of the other brigades it passed the Emmitsburg Road in compact ranks and as the front line was going to pieces near the stone wall pushed forward and many of its men and some from other commands responding to the call and following Gen. L. A. Armistead sprang over the wall into the Angle and continued the desperate struggle until he fell mortally wounded beyond the stone wall.

- July 4. Spent the day in reorganization and during the night began the march to Hagerstown.

Present 1650 Killed 88 Wounded 460 Missing 643 Total 1191

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C. S. A./ Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division

Dearing's Battalion - Stribling's - Caskie's - Macon's - Blount's Batteries

Two 20 Pounder Parrotts - Three 10 Pounder Parrotts - One 3 Inch Rifle - Twelve Napoleons

- July 3. Advanced to the front about daybreak and took a conspicuous part in the battle. In the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault it fired by battery and very effectively. Having exhausted its ammunition and being unable to obtain a fresh supply it was withdrawn from the field about 4 P. M.

- July 4. In line of battle all day with McLaws' Division. Marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern.

Losses Killed 8 Wounded 17 Total 25 Horses killed and disabled 37

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Dearing's Battalion

Stribling's Battery - The Fauquier Artillery - Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Four Napoleons

- July 3. Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the crest of ridge west of Emmitsburg Road and near the Roger's House. Drove back with a dozen well directed rounds a strong line of skirmishers whose fire wounded a few men and horses. Bore a conspicuous part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault. But its ammunition being exhausted about the time the assault began and repeated efforts to obtain a fresh supply proving fruitless the Battery was withdrawn.

- July 4. In line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws' Division. Marched about sunset to Black Horse Tavern.

Losses not reported in detail.

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Dearing's Battalion

Caskie's Battery - The Hampden Artillery - One 10 Pounder Parrott One 3 Inch Rifle - and Two Napoleons

- July 3. Advanced to the front about daylight. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg Road and near the Rogers House remaining for hours unengaged. When the signal guns were fired about 1 P. M. moved forward to the crest of the hill and took an active part in the cannonade. Ammunition was exhausted while Longstreet's column was advancing the last round being fired at the Union infantry which assailed his right flank. Efforts to procure a fresh supply of ammunition proving unsuccessful the Battery was withdrawn.

- July 4. In line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws' Division. Marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern.

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Dearing's Battalion

Macon's Battery - The Richmond Fayette Artillery - Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts

- July 3. Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of Emmitsburg Road and near the Rogers House but remained inactive until the signal guns were fired some time after noon. Moved forward then to the crest of the hill and took a prominent part in the cannonade. Ammunition was exhausted while Longstreet's column was advancing the last rounds being fired at Union infantry assailing his right flank. Efforts to procure a fresh supply of ammunition proving unsuccessful the Battery was withdrawn.

- July 4. In line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws' Division. Marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern.

Losses not reported in detail

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Pickett's Division / Dearing's Battalion /Blount's Battery - Four Napoleons

- July 3. Advanced to the front about daybreak. Later in the morning took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg Road 200 yards from the Roger's House and remained there for hours unengaged. When the signal guns were fired about 1 P. M. moved forward to the crest of the hill and took an active part in the cannonade. But its ammunition being exhausted as Longstreet's infantry was advancing and all efforts to procure a fresh supply proving fruitless the Battery was withdrawn.

- July 4. In line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws' Division. Marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / First Army Corps / Hood's Division - Maj. Gen. J. B. Hood - Brig. Gen. E. M. Law

Law's Brigade - Brig. Gen. E. M. Law - Col. James L. Sheffield

Robertson's Brigade - Brig. Gen. J. B. Robertson

Anderson's Brigade - Brig. George T Anderson - Lieut. Col. William Luffman

Benning's Brigade - Brig. Gen. Henry L. Benning

Artillery Battalion Four Batteries  - Major M. W. Henry

- July 1. On the march to Gettysburg. Encamped about four miles from the field with the exception of Law's Brigade left on picket at New Guilford.

- July 2. Law's Brigade joined from New Guilford about noon. The Division was formed on extreme right of the Army and then directed to drive in and envelop the Union left. About 4 P. M. the batteries opened and soon after the Division moved forward. After a severe struggle the Union line retired to the ridge in rear. The ground fought over was obstructed by stone fences and very difficult. The movement was partially successful the battle continuing until nearly dark. The advance gained was held.

- July 3. Occupied the ground gained and with the exception of resisting a Cavalry charge and heavy skirmishing was not engaged.

- July 4. The Division took up the line of march during the night.

Casualties Killed 343 Wounded 1504 Missing 442 Total 2289

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4th 15th 44th 47th 48th Alabama Infantry

- July 2. Arrived on the field about 4 P. M. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th 15th and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued the assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing Devil's Den and 3 guns of Smith's 4th New York Battery.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Law's Brigade

4th 15th 44th 47th 48th Alabama Infantry

July 2. Left New Guilford 25 miles distant at 3 A. M. Arrived and formed line 50 yards west of this about 4 P. M. and advanced against the Union positions. The 4th 15th and 47th Regiments attacked Little Round Top and continued the assault until dark. The 44th and 48th assisted in capturing Devil's Den and 3 guns of the 4th New York Battery.

- July 3. Occupied the breastworks on west slope of Round Top. The 4th and 15th Regiments assisted at 5 P. M. in repulsing cavalry led by Brig. Gen. E. J. Farnsworth in Plum Run Valley.

- July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1500 Losses about 550

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Law's Brigade - Fourth Alabama Infantry

- July 2. Left New Guilford 25 miles distant at 3 a.m. Arrived here and formed line about 4 p.m. and under fire from Smith's Union Battery on Rocky Ridge and the Sharpshooters in Plum Run Valley. Advanced at once against the Union Position on Little Round Top. The Regiment encountered the 83d Penna. and right wing of the 20th Maine. The conflict lasted until night-fall.

- July 3. Occupied breastwork on western slope of Round Top with firing on skirmish line. At 5 p.m. intercepted near the Slyder house and aided in repulsing the Union Cavalry under Brig.-Gen. Farnsworth and pursued it into the forest south of the valley. About 11 p.m. the regiment under orders resumed position near here and lay inactive the next day and night.

- July 5. About 5 a.m. began the march to Hagerstown.

Present officers and men about 275. Killed and wounded 87.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Robertson's Brigade

1st 4th 5th Texas and 3d Arkansas Infantry

- July 2. Arrived after a march of several miles and formed line 50 yards west of this at 4 P. M. Advanced against the Union positions. The 4th and 5th Texas joined in the attack on Little Round Top which continued until dark. The 1st and 3d Arkansas attacked and assisted in taking Devil's Den and Rocky Ridge with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of the 4th New York Battery.

- July 3. At 2 A. M. the 1st Texas and 3d Arkansas were moved to the right and joined the 4th and 5th Texas on the northwest spur of Big Round Top. Three regiments occupied the breastworks there all day skirmishing hotly with Union sharpshooters. Early in the day the 1st Texas was sent to confront the Union Cavalry threatening the right flank. After night the Brigade took position near here.

- July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1100 Losses about 540

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Robertson's Brigade

1st 4th 5th Texas and 3d Arkansas

- July 2. Arrived on the field about 4 P. M. Advanced against the Union positions. The 4th and 5th Texas joined in the attack on Little Round Top which continued until dark. The 1st Texas and 3d Arkansas attacked and assisted in taking the Devil's Den and Rocky Ridge with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of Smith's 4th New York Battery.

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Anderson's Brigade

7th 8th 9th 11th 59th Georgia Infantry

- July 2. Reached the field about 4 P. M. and formed line. The 7th Regiment was sent southward to watch the Union Cavalry. The others charged into the woods south of Wheatfield and dislodged the Union line from the stone fence. Being outflanked on left retired to crest of Rose Hill. Reinforced by parts of other Brigades they again advanced. The brigades advanced a third time and after a struggle occupied the woodland to its border in Plum Run Valley.

- July 3. The Brigade was sent down Emmitsburg Road and assisted in repulsing and holding in check Union cavalry which sought to flank the division

- July 4. Assisted in constructing works to protect the flank.

- July 5. About 5 a.m. began the march to Hagerstown, Md.

Present about 1800. Losses 671

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Anderson's Brigade

7th 8th 9th 11th 59th Georgia Infantry

July 2. Reached the field about 4 P. M. and formed line. The 7th Regiment was sent southward to watch the Union Cavalry. The others charged into the woods south of Wheatfield and dislodged the Union line from the stone fence. Being outflanked on left retired to crest of Rose Hill. Reinforced by parts of other Brigades they again advanced. The brigades advanced a third time and after a struggle occupied the woodland to its border in Plum Run Valley.

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Benning's Brigade

2nd 15th 17th 20th Georgia Infantry

- July 2. Formed in line about 4 P. M. in rear of Law's and Robertson's Brigades and moving forward in support took active part in the conflict that resulted in the capture of Devil's Den together with a number of prisoners and 3 guns of Smith's 4th New York Battery.

Inschrift 

C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division

Benning's Brigade - 2nd 15th 17th 20th Georgia Infantry

- July 2. Arrived and formed line about 4 P. M. in rear of Law's and Robertson's Brigades and moving forward in support of these took prominent part in the severe conflict which resulted in the capture of Devil's Den together with a number of prisoners and three guns of the 4th New York Battery.

- July 3. Held Devil's Den and the adjacent crest of rocky ridge until late in the evening when under orders the Brigade retired to position near here. Through mistake of orders the 15th Georgia did not retire directly but moved northward encountered a superior Union force and suffered considerable loss.

- July 4. Occupied breastworks near here facing southward until midnight.

- July 5. About 5 A. M. began the march to Hagerstown Md.

Present about 1500 Losses 509

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Henry's Battalion

Reilly's Bachman's Garden's Latham's Batteries - Eleven Napoleons - Four 10 Pounder Parrotts - Two 3 Inch Rifles - One 12 Pounder Howitzer - One 6 Pounder Bronze Gun

- July 2-3. Occupied this line and took active part in the battle as described on the tablets of the several batteries. The Howitzer the Bronze gun and one 3 inch Rifle were disabled and three captured 10 pounder Parrotts substituted.

- July 4. On a line a little west of this until 6 P. M. then withdrew from the field.

Ammunition expended 1500 rounds. / Losses Killed 4 Wounded 23

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Henry's Battalion

Latham's Battery - The Branch Artillery  - Three Napoleons - One 12 Pounder Howitzer - One 6 Pounder Bronze Gun

- July 2. Took position here 4 P. M. and actively engaged until night. The Howitzer and Bronze gun were disabled and two captured 10 pounder Parrotts substituted.

- July 3. Engaged in firing upon the Union lines within range. About 5 P. M. aided in repelling cavalry under Brig. Gen. Farnsworth which had charged into the valley between this point and Round Top.

- July 4. Occupied position near by and west of this until 6 P. M. Then withdrew from the field.

Inschrift 

Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Henry's Battalion

Bachman's Battery - The German Artillery - Four Napoleons

July 2. In reserve near here but not engaged.

July 3. In position here and actively engaged in firing upon the Union lines within range. About 5 P. M. aided in repelling cavalry under Brig. Gen. Farnsworth which had charged into the valley between this point and Round Top.

July 4. Occupied position near by and west of this until 6 P. M. Then withdrew from the field.

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Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Henry's Battalion

Garden's Battery - The Palmetto Artillery - Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts

- July 2. In reserve near here but not engaged.

- July 3. In position here and actively engaged in firing upon the Union lines within range. About 5 P. M. aided in repelling cavalry under Brig. Gen. Farnsworth which had charged into the valley between this point and Round Top.

- July 4. Occupied position near by and west of this until 6 P. M. Then withdrew from the field.

Losses not reported in detail.

Inschrift 

Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Henry's Battalion

Reilly's Battery - The Rowan Artillery - Two Napoleons - Two 10 Pounder Parrotts - Rifles

- July 2. Took position here 4 P. M. and was actively engaged until night. One rifle burst and a captured 10 pounder Parrott was substituted.

- July 3. Two Parrotts moved to right. The other guns engaged in firing upon the Union lines within range. About 5 P. M. aided in repelling cavalry under Brig. Gen. Farnsworth which had charged into the valley between this point and Round Top.

- July 4. Occupied position near by and west of this until 6 P. M. Then withdrew from the field.

Losses not reported in detail

Inschrift 

Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Hood's Division / Henry's Battalion

Reilly's Battery - The Rowan Artillery - A Section Two 10 Pounder Parrotts

- July 3. These guns were detached and first occupied position 300 yards west of this hotly engaged with the artillery of the Union Cavalry Division down the Emmitsburg Road. When the cavalry under Brig. Gen. Farnsworth charged into the valley of Plum Run they were placed here aided in repelling that charge and guarded this flank until night.

- July 4. Rejoined the Battery and shared in all its movements.

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C. S. A. / Army of Northern Virginia / Longstreet's Corps / Artillery Reserve

Alexander's Battalion - Woolfolk's Jordan's Parker's Taylor's Moody's Rhett's Batteries

Two 20 Pounder Parrotts One 10 Pounder Parrott - Seven 3 Inch Rifles Six Napoleons - Four 24 Pounder Howitzers Four 12 Pounder Howitzers

- July 2. Came into position on this line about 4 P. M. Advanced soon after with the infantry and occupied a line on the crest near the Peach Orchard.

- July 3. In the line on ridge from Peach Orchard to N. E. corner of Spangler's Woods. Aided in the cannonade and supported Longstreet's assault.

- July 4. In position here until 4 P. M. Then withdrew to Marsh Creek on Fairfield Road.

Losses Killed 19 Wounded 114 Missing 6 / Horses killed or disabled 116.