When I took this out of the case to photograph it I found the pictured poem under the tintype gold case. It is signed as shown, Milton Fries. The other note pictured was in the case. Out of the same estate as the other picture I have listed. Case front is separated from back. I will let you fix that. Loop & hook closure is still intact. Lightly tinted as shown.
This gentleman is mentioned in the book HISTORY OF THE NINTH REGIMENT ILLINOIS CAVALRY as enlisting on Sept 1 1861 and being promoted to corporal. I have also found mention of a Milton Fries in the 8th regiment company B who went in as a private and out as a sargeant.
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