A Cabinet Card Group Photograph taken atRideau Hall, Ottawa in 1870. With hand-written list of subjects onverso: Rideau Hall, Ottawa 1870 H.R.H. Prince Arthur (Duke of Connaught),H.E. Lord Lisgar, Lady Lisgar, Major Genl. Sir J.E. McNeill KCB, Genl.Elphinsone, Genl. W. Earle, Mrs. Earle, Miss King of Georgia (nowMarchioness of Anglesey), Miss Jessie McDougall (now Mrs AlfredSeymour), Sir Francis Turnille, Major Pickard. The photograph of thegroup, in the garden of Government House, was taken by the Ottawaphotographer, William Topley.
Ottawa. Topley Studio. 1870. 10.5x 16cm(6.5" x 4.5"), oval photograph on stiff card backing, near fine. (On) A prominent group with three Victoria Cross winners included: GeneralMcNeill, General Elphinsone, and Major Pickard. . Lord Lisgar was theGovernor-General of Canada from 1869 to 1870, resigning in June. PrinceArthur (Duke of Connaught).....