Macon's Battery - Dearing's Battalion

In the Army of Northern Virginia's Longstreet's Corps, Pickett's Division, Dearing's Battalion, Macon's Battery, the Richmond Fayette Artillery, was equipped with two Napoleons and two 10 pounder Parrotts. On July 3 it advanced to the front about daybreak, later took position on the ridge west of the Emmitsburg road near the Rogers House, and remained inactive until the signal guns were fired some time after noon. It then moved forward to the crest of the hill and took a prominent part in the cannonade. Its ammunition was exhausted while Longstreet's column was advancing, the last rounds being fired at Union infantry assailing his right flank. Efforts to obtain a fresh supply of ammunition failed, and the battery was withdrawn. On July 4 it stood in line of battle all day with the left wing of McLaws's Division, then marched at sunset to Black Horse Tavern. Its losses were not reported in detail.

Freedom Township, Pennsylvania · United States