C. S. A. ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA HILL'S CORPS HETH'S DIVISION BROCKENBROUGH'S BRIGADE 40th 47th 55th Regiments and 22nd Battalion Virginia Infantry
July 1. Crossed the Run at 2 P. M. between Chambersburg Pike and Reynolds Woods. Engaged Union forces on McPherson ridge and with other troops on left drove them back to next ridge capturing two flags and many prisoners with some sharpshooters in the barn. Soon afterwards the Brigade was relieved by Pender's Division.
July 2. Lay in the woods west of the Run. In the evening took position near here.
July 3. In Longstreet's assault this Brigade was on the left flank of the column and as it approached the Union position was exposed to a severe fire of musketry on the left flank and artillery and musketry in front. It pushed beyond the Emmitsburg Road but was met by a heavy front and flank fire from the Union lines north of the Bryan Barn and compelled to fall back.
July 4. After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.
Present on the first day about 2000 Killed 180 Wounded 717 Missing about 500 Total 1397
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