Archer's Brigade

As part of Hill's Corps in Heth's Division of the Army of Northern Virginia, Archer's Brigade, composed of the 5th Battalion and 13th Alabama and the 1st, 7th, and 14th Tennessee Infantry, moved from Cashtown early on July 1 toward Gettysburg. After a march of six miles, it came in view of Willoughby Run and at about 10 a.m. advanced, encountering the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, First Corps beyond the run. Firing continued for a short time, but when a large force appeared on the right flank and opened a crossfire, the positions became untenable and the brigade was forced back across the run, though it advanced later in the day with the division. The morning advance reached this position. On July 2 it was not engaged. On July 3 it formed part of the column of Longstreet's assault. On July 4 the brigade took up the line of march during the night to Hagerstown.

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