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East Bronze Plaque
U. S. National Park Service
Placed on Seminary Ridge near Pt of Woods where Gen Lee watched Longstreet's Assult on July 3, 1863. Pickett's Div, made most of attack column, all Virgina regiments. Mn is near spot VA line prior to attack & where returned after failure of assult. || Equestrian statue of Gen Lee, 14' high, atop pedistal 13'7"x10'x14'. Grouping of 6 standing & 1 horseback figure, 8' high, on sculpted base, overall 18'x5'x16'. Overall Mn 41' high. Base inscribed in cut letters " Virginia to her Sons at Gettysburg."
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