CDV Chaplain Jacob Merrill Manning, 43rd Massachusetts Vol Infantry

CDV Chaplain Jacob Merrill Manning, 43rd Massachusetts Vol Infantry. Chaplain Manning was a prominent Congregational clergyman from Boston and a staunch abolitionist who enlisted in November of 1862 into the 43rd Mass, otherwise known as the “Tiger Regiment,” or the Boston Light Infantry from way back.  Manning also acted as a war correspondent for the Boston Journal during his service during the war.

Included is some biographical information on his life and career.

The image shows him in clergy dress, and forage cap on the table next to him,

Photograph by Case & Getchell, Boston.

A small loss of image in the frock area below the waist, otherwise a fine image.