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Madison (Louisiana) Light Artillery (Moody's)
Army CSA
Corps 1
Division Artillery Reserve
Brigade 1
Commander Capt. George V. Moody
Location West Confederate Avenue, north of Millerstown Road
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
LONGSTREET'S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
ALEXANDER'S BATTALION MOODY'S BATTERY
THE MADISON LIGHT ARTILLERY
Four 24 Pounder Howitzers

July 2. Arrived here and opened fire at 4 P. M. Following the infantry charge upon the Peach Orchard took position near there and with other batteries supported the infantry in its further advance. Aided in so harassing the retiring Union forces as to compel the temporary abandonment of several guns. Kept up a spirited fire until night fall and prevented pursuit of the Confederate advanced lines when they fell back shortly before dark.

July 3. In position at dawn in the artillery line on the ridge running north from the Peach Orchard and on duty there all day. Took part in the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault and retired from the front after night.

July 4. Remained near here until 4 P. M. and then withdrew to Marsh Creek on the Fairfield Road.

Losses heavy but not reported in detail.



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