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History of the 20th Maine Vols. from Dec 1st 1863 to Jan 1st 1964 Recd from [?] Hdqrs January 22,64 --

The Regiment lay in camp near Falmouth until the battle of Fredericksburg. On the morning of the 11th of Dec. broke camp and moved towards the Rappahannock with the Brigade, Col. Ames commanding the Regiment-, and on the afternoon of the 13th crossed the river under fire of Artillery. The Regiment was engaged with the enemy during the afternoon and held the position occupied until the following night. When the Army recrossed the river the Brigade formed part of the rear guard. On the 30th of Dec. the Division moved on reconnaissance to the Rappahannock and returned to camp on the 1st of Jan. The Reg shared in the movement of Jan.20th returning to camp on the 24th. During the battle of Chancellorsville the Regiment wad detached to guard the