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[Frank M. Welch, Maj. Cmdg 5th Battalion, CNG] / Betts, 356 Main St., Bridgeport Conn.
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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Date
01/01/1884
Source
Library of Congress
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