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Fredericksburg (Virginia) Artillery (Marye's)
Army CSA
Corps 3
Division Artillery Reserve
Brigade 2
Commander Capt. Edward A. Mayre
Location West Confederate Avenue, McMillan Woods
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
HILL'S CORPS ARTILLERY RESERVE
PEGRAM'S BATTALION MARYE'S BATTERY
THE FREDERICKSBURG ARTILLERY
Two Napoleons Two 10 Pounder Parrotts

July 1. This Battery fired the first cannonshot of the battle from a point near the south side of the Chambersburg Pike on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern and was actively engaged until the close of the day's conflict.

July 2. Early in the morning took position here. Opened at intervals upon the Union lines and enfiladed their batteries when they sought to concentrate their fire upon the Confederate right.

July 3. Participated actively in all operations of the artillery including the cannonade which preceded Longstreet's assault.

July 4. About sunset withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown.

Losses not reported in detail.

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