Image is of Frederick Rainbow in a dark frock coat with captain’s shoulder straps and dark military vest. Under image is a period ink inscription that reads “CAPTAIN F. RAINBOW.”

Image has good clarity and contrast. Mount has clipped corners with a pin hole at upper center and paper has darkened some with age.

Reverse has no photographer’s imprint. There is a partial green 2 cent tax stamp dating the image from 1864-1866. There is also a good amount of collector information in pencil.

Frederick Lee Rainbow was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania in 1842. He enlisted in Company E, 70^th New York on June 22, 1861 and was made Fife Major but the next day his assignment was changed and he was listed as a private in Company E. Rainbow became a re-enlisted veteran on December 30, 1863 and was transferred to the 86^th New York Infantry on June 22, 1864.

During his time with the 70^th the regiment saw action at Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Savage’s Station, 2^nd Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor and Petersburg.

From June 22, 1864 Rainbow served with Company E, 86^th New York and was promoted captain on December 15, 1864. He was mustered out on June 27, 1865.

After the war Rainbow lived in Fair Oakes, Pennsylvania and was a member of the Duquesne Post #259 of the GAR. He died in 1917 and is buried in Sewickley Cemetery in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.  [AD]

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