Due west of this tablet, 650 feet, is the Boyd House in which died, July 17, 1863, Brigadier-General James Johnston Pettigrew, of North Carolina, C. S. A.At Gettysburg he commanded and led Heth’s Division in the assault on Cemetery Ridge, July 3; and in the retreat was mortally wounded at Falling Water, July 14, 1863.
“He was a brave and accomplished officer and gentleman, and his loss will be deeply felt by the country and the Army.” R. E. Lee.
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