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enemy materially, he crossed the river at Seneca and marched through Westminister to Carlisle,, where he arrived after General Ewell had left for Gettysburg. By the route he pursued the Federal army was interposed between his command and our main body, preventing any communication with him until he arrived at Carlisle.

Second Report:

(Nothing).

(7) The march towards Gettysburg was slower than it would have been if the movements of the Federal army had been known.

First Report:

The march towards Gettysburg was conducted more slowly than it would have been if the movements of the Federal army had been known.

Second Report:

General Ewell was recalled from Carlisle and directed to join the army at Cashtown or Gettysburg, as circumstances might require. The adance of the enemy to the latter place was unknown, and the weather being inclement the march was conducted with a view to the comfort of the troops.

(8) Intelligence of Stuart's arrival at Carlisle was received on July 1st, after Hill had met the enemy.

First Report:

The leading division of General Hill met the enemy in advance' of Gettysburg on the morning of July ist. During the afternoon intelligence was received of the arrival of General Stuart at Carlisle, and he was ordered to march to Gettysburg and take position on our left.

Second Report:
(Nothing).

(9) Jones and Robertson were ordered to join the army as soon as it was known that the enemy was in Maryland.

First Report:
(Nothing).