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General Robert E. Lee
James Longstreet returned from convalescent leave after recovering from his wound at the Battle of the Wilderness. Richard Anderson, who had ably commanded the First Corps in Longstreet’s absence, was given command of a scratch corps created of units from around the Richmond defences.
First Corps |
Lieutenant General Richard Anderson (to 10/19) Lieutenant General James Longstreet |
|
| Field’s Division | Major General Charles W. Field | |
| Pickett’s Division | Major General George E. Pickett | |
| Artillery | Brigadier General Edward Porter Alexander | |
Third Corps |
Lieutenant General Ambrose Powell Hill |
|
| Heth’s Division | Major General Henry Heth | |
| Mahone’s Division | Brigadier General William Mahone | |
| Wilcox’s Division | Major General Cadmus Wilcox | |
| Artillery | Colonel Reuben L. Walker | |
Fourth Corps |
Lieutenant General Richard Anderson | |
| Hoke’s Division | Major General Robert Hoke | |
| Johnson’s Division | Major General Bushrod Johnson | |
| Reserve | Lieutenant Colonel Hilary P. Jones | |
Cavalry Corps |
Major General Wade Hampton | |
| Hampton’s Division | Brigadier General Matthew C. Butler | |
| W.H.F. Lee’s Division | Major General W.H.F. Lee | |
| Stuart Horse Artillery | Major R. Preston Chew | |