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Ashland (Virginia) Artillery (Woolfolk's)
Army CSA
Corps 1
Division Artillery Reserve
Brigade 1
Commander Capt. Pichegru Woolfolk, Jr. (w)
Location West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET'S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
ALEXANDER'S BATTALION WOOLFOLK'S BATTERY
THE ASHLAND VIRGINIA ARTILLERY
Two 20 Pounder Parrotts Two Napoleons

July 2. Took position here 4.30 P. M. and opened fire. Joined soon in the advance of the infantry During remainder of the day occupied position on the crest near Peach Orchard and was actively engaged in firing upon the new line of the Union forces.

July 3. In position near N. E. corner of Spangler's Woods on left of the artillery line which occupied the ridge from Peach Orchard to that point. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault followed and supported it. Aided then in repelling sharpshooters and withdrew at midnight.

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

Losses heavy but not reported in detail.



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