They marched to Harpers Ferry after Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia withdrew from Maryland, staying there until October 30, when the brigade marched towards Falmouth, Virginia. The regiment fought at the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg in December; among the losses was their wounded Colonel James H. Godman.
After Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia withdrew from Maryland, a brigade marched to Harpers Ferry and stayed there until October 30th. They then moved towards Falmouth, Virginia, where they fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December. Colonel James H. Godman was among the casualties during this battle.