Battalion leaving Detroit for Spanish-American War

Description:

Officers on horseback leading infantry battalion between ranks of spectators on Detroit street. Streetcar tracks in street. Handwritten on mat back: "Major C.W. Harrah and Lt. F.L. Abel at head of battalion leaving Detroit April 16, 1898, for War with Spain." Typed on label on mat back: "Harrah, see Clowes, The Detroit Light Guard. -- Frederick L. Abel; Adjutant 31st MVI. Joined for duty and enrolled April 28, mustered May 11, 1898. Originally 1st Lt. 2nd Independent Bn. qnd [sic] Adj. M.N.G. Commissioned 1st Lieut. and Adjt. 31st M.V.I. May 8. Resign. accepted and honorably discharged from U.S. service June 30, 1898. Captain Adjutant 1st Regt Inf. MNG May 23, 1900."

Details

Resource ID:

DPA1171

Subject:

Spanish-American War, 1898

Processions--Michigan--Detroit

Albumen prints

Photographic prints

Date Issued:

1898-04-16

Format:

1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 3.75 x 4 in.