CDV is bust view of Marcus M. Bartlett of the 1^st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery and the 14^th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. He sports a goatee and is wearing a dark frock coat. Image has faded period ink inscription that reads “TRULY YOURS MARCUS M. BARTLETT QM CO. K 14^TH MASS. HEAVY ARTILLERY.” Image is clear with good contrast. Image and mount have light surface dirt. Reverse has photographers imprint for R. W. ADDIS…WASHINGTON, D.C.

Marcus M. Bartlett was born on August 14, 1839 in Kingston, New Hampshire. He was a 22 year old Painter living in Lawrence, Mass. when he enlisted as a Private on July 5, 1861 in Company K, 1^st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. He was appointed Quarter Master Sergeant on May 1, 1862 and 1^st Sergeant on March 1, 1864. He was wounded at Spotsylvania on May 19, 1864. He was mustered out on July 8, 1864.

The 1^st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery was raised as the 14^th Infantry, was changed to artillery and then the designation changed to the 1^st Heavy Artillery.

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