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to us, & am only sorry I could not do more to make your stay agreeable.

The Regiment was enabled to do good & important service during this fight although we were not allowed to mingle with the rest of the army. I had a midnight order from Gen. Butterfield to take possession of the signal wire from the Battlefield & Headquarters of the Army. This gave us enough to do, as the wire was tampered with & broken many times a night, & communication was of the utmost importance. I was in my saddle all the nights inspecting every inch of the line. The Regt. is in good health - never so free from sickness. Small pox entirely disappeared.

I have said nothing about promotions of Field officers in this Regt. I have not supposed that you needed any testimonials; if you wish them they can easily be furnished. But you have seen & known us, & we are willing to leave the matter to your own best judgement.

I am Governor Very respectfully Your obed [?] servt. JL. Chamberlain Lt. Col. 20th Maine Vols.