Army of the Potomac

July 6 1863

First Corps marched from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg. Fifth Corps from Marsh Creek to Moritz's Cross-Roads. Sixth Corps from Fairfield to Emmitsburg except the Third Brigade Second Division which in conjunction with the First Brigade Second Cavalry Division was left at Fairfield to pursue the Confederates. Eleventh Corps from Rock Creek to Emmitsburg. First Cavalry Division from Frederick to Williamsport and thence to Jones's Cross-Roads. Third Cavalry Division and Second Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Boonsborough via Hagerstown and Williamsport to Jones's Cross-Roads the First Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Emmitsburg to Fairfield and the Third Brigade Second Cavalry Division from Greenwood to Marion. Fight at Hagerstown and Williamsport Md.

Marker is on Baltimore Pike (State Highway 97), on the right when traveling north.

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