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They were making their way to cross the Potomac, flanking the Union Army on its right. Their first task was to cut off the communication between Washington and the Army of the Potomac.

Stuart's ultimate task was that of passing the Union Army's marching columns, join the Confederate Army in time and take part in the battle of Gettysburg.

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