In early April , 1863 , Pickett 's Division was detached from the Army of Northern Virginia .
In early April , 1863 , Pickett 's Division was sent with General Longstreet on a three-fold mission in south - eastern Virginia .
In early April , 1863 , Pickett 's Division was detached from the Army of Northern Virginia and sent with General Longstreet on a three-fold mission in south - eastern Virginia .