SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ID'ed PHOTO 7th OVI

Span Am photo measuring 18 1/2 X 15 1/2 inches and the photo depicts a dismounted Officer in full gear with his sword and mount that is identified to Major E. U. Weilder of the 7th O.V.I. The inscription reads "Died, July 15th 1898" "I am leaving Behind all that is Dear to me in life, all that life seems to hold in store for me & I know that I may never return to you & yet when I see the flag of my country in danger when I know that my arm and my service is needed by my country. I beg to assure you that I go gladly Proudly & willingly that I would go even though I knew a Spanish rifle bullet or a lingering death or fever awaited me in service to which I hereby pledge my best thought and best efforts" "Extract From his speech at Mass. meeting prior to his departure for the front" Excellent