INSTINCT

Brander's Battery - Pegram's B

Gettysburg, United States

<center><b>Army of Northern Virginia<br>Hill's Corps Artillery Reserve<br>Pegram's Battalion Brander's Battery<br>The Letcher Artillery</b><br>Two Napoleons, Two 10 pounder Parrotts</center><br>July 1 In position at first on the ridge west of Herr's Tavern but moved later to a hill east of Willoughby Run about 500 yards from the Union batteries and from that point fired upon the Union infantry with much effect although itself exposed to a heavy fire of canister.<br><br>July 2 Occupied this position early in the morning and was engaged at intervals in firing upon the Union lines and batteries.<br><br>July 3 Actively participated in all the operations of the artillery including the cannonade preceding Longstreet's assault.<br><br>July 4 Withdrew about sunset and began the march to Hagerstown.<br><br>Losses not reported in detail.

Submit Update