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behind a fence, to support the artillery. I must here mention that Lieutenant Newell did splendid service with his two 3-inch Rodmans. Every shot was well planted, and he nobly fought the four guns of the enemy for over half an hour, when a battery from General Palmer's division came up to his assistance. One of the gunners was killed by a shell from the enemy while serving his gun. "Saturday, December 27th. The 7th Pennsylvania, under Major Wynkoop, made a reconnaissance in front of General Palmer's division, which occupied a position on the left of the line.
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