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Summary

Photograph shows a three-quarter length portrait of Major Frank M. Welch, Connecticut National Guard, seated, in uniform.

Title from Gladstone collection checklist.

Gladstone's inventory code and notes: M115.

"Compliments of Frank M Welch, Maj Comd'g 5th Batt, CNG, Sept 1884" inscribed on the back of mount in ink.

"Highest ranking black man in the Conn. National Guard, Officer 55th [i.e. 54th] Mass Civil War USCT as well" inscribed on the back of the mount in pencil.

Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.308).

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