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38. Supt. GNMP George Emery to Mr. Jean Seidenberg (Enclosures), August 21, 1968 _Page_07

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Hills Corps Heth’s Division Garnett’s Battalion Maurins’ Battery [sic] The Donaldsonville Artillery One 10 pounder Parrott two three inch rifles July 1, About 3:30 P.M. relieved some of Pegram’s guns whose ammunition was exhausted one the ridge west of Herr’s Tavern from that time took an active part in the conflict. July 2, In position here (near McMillan House) all day but not actively engaged until 3 P.M. when it opened and maintained a steady fire on Cemetery hill until near sunset and vigorously renewed it at dusk for the purpose of diverting the fire of the Union Artillery from the Confederate infantry then assaulting East Cemetery Hill. July 3, Ordered to a position south of McMillan’s Woods and held in reserve sometimes fired upon but not returning fire. July 4, Withdrew about 8 A.M. and marched to Cashtown to reinforce the cavalry escorting the wagon train. Losses: not reported in detail

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