Stuart's Cavalry Division

C.S.A.

Army of Northern Virginia

Stuart's Cavalry Division

Jones's Brigade

6th. 7th. 11th. 12th. Cavalry Regiments

and 35th. Virginia Cavalry BattalionJuly 1 The 12th Regiment was detached and remained on the south side of Potomac River. White's 35th Virginia Battalion was also detached. The remaining regiments crossed the Potomac at Williamsport Md.

July 2 Marched from near Greencastle Pa. to Chambersburg Pa.

July 3 The Brigade marched from Chambersburg Pa. via Cashtown to Fairfield Pa. Met the 6th U.S. Cavalry about two miles from Fairfield. The 7th Virginia charged in the advance and was repulsed. The 6th Virginia in support charged and forced the Union Regiment to retire with heavy loss.

The Brigade encamped at Fairfield for the night.

July 4 The Brigade held the Mountain Passes and picketted the left flank of the Army.

Casualties Killed 11 wounded 30 missing 6. Total 47.

Marker is on Reynolds Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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