GDG- Re: Inquire as to a certain unidentified general July 1st

[DShultz180 at aol.com]

In his memoirs, Judson Clark, commanding 1st NJ, Batt B, recalled seeing Gen 
Birney in conversation with an unidentified general officer somewhere beyond 
the Stony Hill the evening of July 1st. His battery had out distanced Ward's 
brigade and in time pulled to the right near the crest of the Peach Orchard. 
Having arrived near 7:00 p. m he described seeing Calef's battery in "Action 
Front," un-engaged, north of the crossroad, with supporting cavalry everywhere, 
and lots enemy campfires to the north-northwest. His unit was parked for "quite 
some time"  before the forward elements of Ward's infantry closed. He then led 
said column to the crossroad whereas he was directed east. Clark vividly 
recalled leading Ward's brigade over the [Stony] hill before dropping into the 
Wheatfield describing woods to his left. He then recalled crossing Plum Run 
before turning north at the base of a ridge. He also recalled seeing a section of 
guns on the crest (Lt. John Egan's section, 5th U.S. Batt K - Kinzie *Not be 
confused with Lt. John Egan of 1st U.S. Batt I.) near the large hill that in 
time would be referred to as   LRT.

Problem we have is ... Clark does not mention where this particular incident 
occurred other then after passing over the [Stony] hill shortly after turning 
east. It could have taken place anywhere between Stony Hill and South Cemetery 
Ridge. He used "unidentified general officer" which leaves me to believe it 
was not Ward and or Sickles. 

What other general officer other then Buford or Geary could it have been? 
Hancock perhaps?   For some reason Rollins thought it Geary but never elaborated? 
I have no clue but would love to include a name to Clark's mystery general.

Any suggestions? Any evidence? 

Thank you in advance,

Dave S.


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