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The 16th Vermont Infantry, commanded by Col. W.G. Veazey of the First Army Corps, participated near this point in the action of July 2, 1863. It picketed this line that night and held it as skirmishers until attacked by Pickett's Division on July 3. The regiment rallied here and assaulted Pickett's flank four hundred yards to the right, then changed front and charged the left flank of Wilcox's and Perry's Brigades at this point, capturing many hundred prisoners and two stands of colors.
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