20th Maine Regiment

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Chamberlain's Gettysburg battle report
Gettysburg battle report from Lt. Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain to Acting Adjutant General Lt. George Herendeen at Brigade Headquarters describing the actions of his regiment, the 20th Maine, at Little Round Top.

"In the midst of this struggle, our ammunition utterly failed ... As a last, desperate resort, I ordered a charge. The word 'fix bayonets' flew from man to man. The click of the steel seemed to give new zeal to all. The men dashed forward with a shout."

1863

Special Order 329, honorably discharging Private N.H. DeCoster to enable him to accept appointment in the US Colored Troops
Special Order 329, honorably discharging Private N.H. DeCoster to enable him to accept an appointment in the US Colored Troops (USCT).
1863

Captain Samuel Keene and other officers recommend Captain Ellis Spear for promotion to Major
Captain Samuel Keene and other officers recommend Captain Ellis Spear for promotion to Major.
1863

Special Order 93 mustering out Captain J.L. Bangs, Jr. so he can receive promotion
Special Order 93 mustering out Captain J.L. Bangs, Jr. so he can receive promotion.
1863

John H. Rice recommends Reverend Alfred C. Godfrey for chaplain
John H. Rice recommends Reverend Alfred C. Godfrey for chaplain
1863

Chamberlain writes to John Hodsdon regarding monthly returns
Chamberlain to Hodsdon - cover letter for regimental returns.
1863

Colonel Ames sends the April monthly return [not attached]
Colonel Ames sends the April monthly return [not attached]
1863

William Singer recommends William K. Bickford for promotion
William Singer recommends William K. Bickford for promotion.
1863

Alexis F. Flagg requests state aid for his wife
Alexis F. Flagg requests state aid for his wife.
1863

B.F. Winslow requests enlistment, muster, and date of death on behalf of the widow of Martin B. Washburne, musician
B.F. Winslow requests enlistment, muster, and date of death on behalf of the widow of Martin B. Washburne, musician
1864