Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Lord Melgund, Earl of Minto
A photograph of Gilbert Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, Lord Melgund, later 4th Earl of Minto, Governor General of Canada from 1898-1904. Minto served as chief of staff to General Frederick Middleton during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1885, depicts Minto in his 1885 field uniform. The front of the photo reads "Maull & Fox 187A Piccadilly, London" and "Melgund 1885". The back has "Lord Melgund (later Earl Minto) in his 1885 field uniform Chief of Staff with Middleton" written on it in pencil.