ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA EWELL'S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE DANCE'S BATTALION WATSON'S BATTERY SECOND RICHMOND HOWITZERS Four 10 Pounder Parrotts
July 1. Reached the field in evening too late to take part in the battle.
July 2. Early in the morning took position on this ridge just north of Western Maryland R. R. cut. Opened fire about 4 P. M. upon the batteries on Cemetery Hill and continued firing until dark.
July 3. Moved to this position. Took part in the great cannonade preceding Longstreet's final assault and kept firing for some time afterwards. Withdrew at night to camp in rear.
July 4. After nightfall began the march to Hagerstown.
Ammunition expended 661 rounds. Losses not reported in detail.
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