GDG- July 1, 1863 - 14th Vt Infantry

[Jim Weaver]

"July 1. Meade's army is again in motion this morning - the 1st Corps, 
under Reynolds, taking the lead. Our brigade now belongs to the 3d 
Division, 1st Army Corps, though for some reason we did not march with 
the division this morning, but remained about three hours march in the 
rear; consequently we have not participated in todays fight.
    We reached the scene of the conflict about four o'clock in the 
afternoon, having been pressed forward with all possible speed the last 
six miles, being in hearing of the battle. It was near eight o'clock 
before the brigade was in position, where we are now now ready to 
participate in the battle which will doubtless be renewed in the morning.
    I will here relate the particulars of todays fight: Gen. Reynolds on 
reaching Gettysburg found our cavalry engaged with the enemy on the 
Cashtown road and immediately deployed the advanced division of his 
Corps, and the 11th Corps was to advance to his support. The enemy had 
been driven back, with the loss of a large number of prisoners, when 
Gen. Reynolds fell mortally wounded. The command then devolved on Gen. 
Howard, and, the enemy being reinforced, he was obliged to withdraw his 
forces to the south side of Gettysburg, where they are now in position. 
Gen. Meade has not yet arrived."

Source: "Life in Camp" by J.C. Williams, Co B, 14th Vt. Reg't. Published 1864.