Although there is no positive testimony to that effect, his attention was doubtless attracted to Cemetery Ridge in his rear, as it was one of the most prominent features of the landscape.

An aide of General Howard--presumably Major Hall--soon after Reynolds descended from the belfry, came up to ask if he had any instructions with regard to the Eleventh Corps.
Reynolds, in reply, directed that General Howard bring his corps forward at once and _form them on Cemetery Hill_ as a reserve.
General Howard has no recollection of having received any such orders, but as he did get orders to come forward, and as his corps was to occupy _some place_ in rear, as a support to the First Corps, nothing is more probable than that General Reynolds directed him to go there; for its military advantages were obvious enough to any experienced commander.

Lieutenant Rosengarten, of General Reynolds' staff, states positively that he was present and heard the order given for Howard to post his troops on Cemetery Ridge.
The matter is of some moment, as the position in question ultimately gave us the victory, and Howard received the thanks of Congress for selecting it.

It is not to be supposed that either Howard or Rosengarten would mistake the matter.

It is quite probable that Reynolds chose the hill simply as a position upon which his force could rally if driven back, and Howard selected it as a suitable battle-field for the army.