Second Division

The Second Division of the Army of the Potomac's Sixth Corps, commanded by Brig. General Albion P. Howe, included the 2nd Brigade under Col. Lewis A. Grant and the 3rd Brigade under Brig. General Thomas H. Neill. On July 2, the division left Manchester, Maryland, at 1 a.m. and reached Gettysburg at 5 p.m. after marching 33 miles. The 2nd Brigade was moved to the left center and finally to the extreme left, while the 3rd Brigade was placed on Power's Hill. On July 3, the 2nd Brigade remained on the extreme left of the line, and the 3rd Brigade moved to the extreme right to connect with the Union cavalry. Both brigades remained in these positions until the close of the battle.

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