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Bedford (Virginia) Artillery (Jordan's)
Army CSA
Corps 1
Division Artillery Reserve
Brigade 1
Commander Capt. Tyler C. Jordan
Location West Confederate Avenue, south of Millerstown Road
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET'S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
ALEXANDER'S BATTALION JORDAN'S BATTERY
THE BEDFORD VIRGINIA ARTILLERY
Four 3 Inch Rifles

July 2. Took position here 4.30 P. M. Fired a few rounds at the Peach Orchard. Joined in the infantry charge and afterwards occupied position on crest near the Peach Orchard and was actively engaged until night.

July 3. Remained near the same position which was on the main artillery line. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and aided in supporting that assault. Retired from the front after night.

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

Losses serious but not reported in detail.

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