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The Third Pennsylvania Cavalry served in the First Brigade, Second Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac. On July 2nd 1863 it reached the field at noon from Hanover and fought dismounted against a Confederate brigade of infantry on Brinkerhoff's Ridge from 6 to 10 p.m. On July 3rd it fought mounted and dismounted against the Confederate Cavalry Division on this field from 2 p.m. until evening, with portions of the regiment advancing in a mounted charge and driving the enemy beyond the Rummel Farm buildings.
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