ments would arrive. Wednesday, July 1st, 1863 . . . of the coming of the LordOn this morning Lee spoke with Longstreet, about how he would like for him to stay behind in the battle so that he would not lose him. Longstreet agreed but also brought notice to Lee about the Union cavalry was already in Gettysburg. Lee was caught by surprise; being told earlier that only militia was seen there. Lee reported that it was John Buford, and that infantry was soon to come if the cavalry was already there. Longstreet thought of taking the defensive end and waiting for Buford to attack. Lee on the other hand disagreed with the defensive tactic and wanted to attack Buford. Of course Lee was above Longstreet and would get his way.Buford woke in the morning only to smile and smirk as he heard General Heth’s men trying to put up a fight and take his hill. He was not worried of Heth, but worried of what was to arrive behind Heth. Buford knew that if Lee were to arrive and attack, then he would lose the battle and also the hill on which he stood. Major General Reynolds arrived shortly after the battles that were going on that morning. Buford was very glad to see him and his infantry. Later that day in another short battle, Buford caught a glimpse of Reynolds as he rode into battle, only to later turn and see Reynolds dead on the ground. The battle still went on without a commander, and infantry kept pouring in to Gettysburg for the Union.As Lee arrived to Gettysburg he could hear the firing of rifles, as the battle went on. Harry Heth rode up to Lee and explained how he thought there was only militia but they ended fighting to what he thought was half the Union army. Lee could do nothing but wait for General Rodes, Early, and Longstreet to arrive at Gettysburg. Without them he could do nothing but watch, for he did not have many troops with him. A short while later word came in that General Early and Rodes were both attacking the en...
