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7:30 AM- Gen. Henry Heth, leader of a division from the Army of North Virginia's 3 Corps, moves to Gettysburg in search of shoes. Heth has no way of knowing how Gettysburg is defended because the Confederate cavalry, led by Jeb Stuart, is off making raids on the Union army. Heth believes Gettysburg is only protected by volunteers, but is met by Union cavalry. Heth retreats, and Buford sends a message to Gen. Meade, general of the Army of the Potomac, telling him that there had been a conflict at Gettysburg. Buford also added that he thought Gettysburg would be a good place to fight a battle. He also asks Gen. John Reynolds, leader of the Army of the Potomac I Corps, for reinforcements.
