cided to organize raids from the rear. Unfortunately, they encountered many delays and frequent attacks by the Union's cavalry. Stuart's cavalry could not return to General Lee until July 2, 1863, the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Stuart's actions left General Lee blind to the Federalist movement. When a scout reported to him of the Union approaching he ordered his scattered troops west of Gettysburg.
On July 1, 1863 at 5:30 a.m. the Battle of Gettysburg commenced, over shots fired in Marsh
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