Wayne Motts, in the book "Trust in God & Fear Nothing," a biography of General Lewis A. Armistead, gives the location of the 57th VA Infantry at Antietam and explains Armistead's injury. He wrote the following: "In early September, while serving in the Confederate Division commanded by Major General Richard H. Anderson, Armistead was appointed Provost Marshall of the Army of Northern Virginia. He served on this assignment until September 26, 1862, and from all accounts, his brigade remained with him as his guard for the task. Brought in at Sharpsburg, his brigade arrived on the field on the morning of September 17th, but instead of joining their division near the sunken road they were held back in support of McClaw's Division near the Dunker Church. Here the troops of the Union Second Army Corps had been repulsed, and Armistead's men were needed to shore up the Confederate defenses in the area. Uncomfortable at being in reserve, Armistead stood in front of the brigade anxiously awaiting the call for battle. Incredibly, a stray cannon ball rolled over the hill and struck him on the foot, thereby pulling him out of the action. Although not seriously injured, he was compelled to relinquish his command to Colonel James G. Hodges and leave the field." Sincerely, Mike Peters [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html