Richardson's Division, Second Army Corps

U.S.A. Richardson's Division, Second Army Corps, under Maj. Gen. Israel B. Richardson, crossed the Antietam at Pry's Ford about 9:30 a.m. on September 17, 1862, and advanced to the ravine behind the high ground overlooking Roulette's House, where it formed line of battle with Meagher's Brigade on the right, Caldwell's on the left, and Brooke's in reserve. Advancing on French's left, the division engaged the enemy near this point, and after a stubborn and varying contest of two hours forced the enemy back from the Bloody Lane to and beyond the Hagerstown Pike. Near the close of the action, Major General Richardson was mortally wounded. Brig. Gen. W.S. Hancock then succeeded to command, and the division was withdrawn from its advanced position to the high ground north of this road, where it remained through the day.

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