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and pierced by the enemy, there is not a man to be reported "missing".
I have to regret the loss of a most gallant young officer, Lt. W. L. Kendall, who fell in the charge, also Capt. G. W. Billings mortally wounded early in the action, and Lieut. A. N. Linscott mortally wounded on the crest of "Wolf Hill". Our advantage was dearly bought with the loss of such admirable officers as these.
As for the conduct of my officers and men, I will let the result speak for them. If I were to mention any, I might do injustice by omitting some equally deserving. Our roll of Honor is the three hundred & eighty officers and men who fought at Gettysburg.
My thanks are due the 83d Penna, Capt. Woodward comdg.[commanding] for their steady and gallant support, and I would particularly acknowledge the services of Adj. Gifford of that Regt. who exposed himself to the severest fire to render me aid.
Very respectfully Your obdt. servt. J. L. Chamberlain Col. 20th Maine Vols.
Lt. Geo. B. Herendeen, Act. Asst. Adjt. Genl. 3d Brigade 1st Div. 8th Corps.