Nelson's Battalion

Nelson's Battalion, part of the C.S.A. Army of Northern Virginia's Ewell's Corps Artillery Reserve, included Kirkpatrick's, Massie's, and Milledge's Batteries with one 10 Pounder Parrott, four 3 Inch Rifles, and six Napoleons. On July 1 the battalion arrived on the field too late to participate in the day's engagement and was ordered to report to the Chief of Artillery of Rodes's Division. On July 2 it took position on Seminary Ridge one-quarter mile north of Chambersburg Pike, then about 11 a.m. moved to the rear of Pennsylvania College and remained there until night, when it returned to its morning position. On July 3 it was ordered to the extreme left of the Confederate line to find a position that would withdraw fire from the Confederate infantry, opened about 12 m., and fired 20 to 25 rounds. At midnight it moved with Johnson's Division to Seminary Ridge. On July 4 it was ordered to take position on the ridge west of town, and at night took up the line of march to Hagerstown. Ammunition expended was 48 rounds, and casualties were not reported.

Pennsylvania · United States