Then a column of infantry, probably the Forty-Eighth Alabama, appeared in the woods to the left. The Fourth [Maine]'s officers refused the regiment's left, and it gave the Rebels a half dozen volleys before they returned the greeting. Colonel Sheffield of the Forty-Eighth reported that his men exchanged fire at a range of only twenty paces, that the enemy's fire was severe, and that his men held until his left was driven back. It is likely that the Forty-Eighth's left was in the open rocky area east of Plum Run and Devil's Den that was later called the "Slaughter Pen." The Forty-Eighth's right, however, was able to hold its place, and finally the Fourth Maine fell back a short way and formed another line.

Bear in mind that this is only one reference from the source mentioned, and that the 48th Alabama did not remain in one position for long during the late afternoon attack. Initially the 48th and 44th Alabama formed the right of Law's Brigade. You should also be aware that five companies from the 47th and 48th Alabama Regiments formed the skirmish line of Law's Brigade. Company commanders did not conform their movements with that of the brigade and probably did not receive definite orders given during the fighting.