ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA LONGSTREET'S CORPS McLAWS' DIVISION BARKSDALE'S BRIGADE 13th 17th 18th 21st Mississippi Infantry
July 2. Arrived about 3 P. M. and formed in line. Advanced at 5 o'clock and took part in the assault on the Peach Orchard and adjacent position pursuing the Union forces as they retired. The 21st Regiment pushed beyond the Trostle House and captured but were unable to bring off Bigelow's and Watson's Batteries. The other Regiments inclining to the left pressed forward to Plum Run where they encountered Union troops and a fierce conflict ensued in which Brig. Gen. Wm. Barksdale fell mortally wounded.
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