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and proceeded to within 4 miles of the Rappahannock River, in which locality we remained till Aug. 27th, the Regiment being there under the command of Captain Lakeman. The Brigade was then ordered on a flank movement to Greenwich, at which place we arrived shortly before midnight, and at about 2 a.m. the following morning, the Reg't moved in advance of the Brigade as scouts, towards Bristow Station, and continuing the march to Manassas and Centerville, we bivoaced for the night. On the 29th we marched for Bull Run, and arrived on the battle field at about 9 A.M., and participated in the engagement of that day.

On the 30th Maj. Burt. commanding, the regiment supported Randolph's Battery until 3 o'clock P.M., when we retired to the rear, where the Brigade, with all others, were compelled to retire. At this time, the regiment with Gen. Kearney at its head returned to the attack, but meeting a rebel brigade, were forced to retire under a murderous fire. A portion of the regiment also encountered another heavy fire, while supporting a section of a battery, and with the rest of the forces fell back to Centreville.

September 1st we took up the line of march for Fairfax, when again the regiment with the rest of the Brigade went to the assistance of General Steven's Division, which had been repulsed, and succeeded in checking and driving back the enemy, holding our position till the next morning. Here the gallant and lamented Kearney fell, at the ever memorable battle of Chantilly. Our loss in the last named battles was 4 killed, 3 wounded, and 1 missing.

September 2nd the regiment marched for Alexandria where we arrived on the 3rd, and encamped in the vicinity of Fort Lyon. On the 4th Col. Staples (having returned from sick leave) took command. On the 8th the regiment, with