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fought in which the 20th Maine under his command has not added luster to our arms and a brighter page to our history. At the battle of Gettysburg, he held the extreme left of our entire line of battle, and for the brilliant success of the conflict upon the second day of the struggle, History will give credit to the 20th Maine Volunteers, more than to any other equal body of men upon the field.

A copy of the official report of the commanding officer of the Brigade of which this Regiment formed a part, is on file in the War Dept. and I desire to call your attention to the same.

The conduct of this Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg has rendered, for all time, the prowess of the arms of your state imperishable: conduct which as an eye witness, I do not hesitate to say, moral power and personal heroism of Col. Chamberlain. Nor do I state the case too strongly when I say that the state of Maine but partially rewards the distinguished services of this officer when his influence at Washington shall make him a General for his magnificent