Photograph is a three-quarter standing view of a bearded Union soldier wearing his forage cap and a dark greatcoat. The bottom of the mount has a period pencil inscription that reads “HORACE PAGE.” Image is clear with light surface dirt. Contrast is also good.

Reverse has large photographers imprint for GRIFFIN & COPEN… BOSTON. There is also a period pencil inscription that reads “PRESENTED TO CASSIE E. PAGE.” Very bottom of reverse has collectors information in pencil.

Horace S. Page was a 21 year old farmer living in South Danvers when he enlisted as a Corporal in Company C, 5^th Massachusetts on August 15, 1862. With his regiment Page was sent to North Carolina. While there the regiment was engaged at Kinston, Whitehall and Goldsboro. Page was mustered out on July 2, 1863.

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