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The skirmish line of the 20th ( 80 men ) under Capt. Morrill, joining on the right with the 6th Maine charged with that gallant Regiment and entered the works of the enemy simultaneously with them. The loss of the Regiment was one killed and seven wounded. The Regiment moved afterwards with the Corps across the river at Kelly's Ford and encamped two miles beyond. The Division was detached and moved back to the north bank on the 9th and guarded the Ford until the 19th then rejoined the Corps across the river. Lt. Col. Gilmore being absent the command devolved upon the Major. On the 28th moved with the Corps across the Rapidan. On the 27th encountered the enemy near New Hope Church. Moved on the 28th in heavy rain to the right to Robertson's Farm and the next day went to the front. The Brigade was on picket under fire before the works of the enemy three days with loss of