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since, he has greatly distinguished himself for the skillful disposition of his command and for his personal bravery. Not a battle has been 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 bravery and unflinching fortitude of 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 Department 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, had its inspiration and great success from the moral power and personal heroism of Col. Chamberlain. Nor do I