Dr. Jotham Donnell (1814-1889) of Houlton served as the 15th Maine's surgeon during the Civil War. When Dr. Donnell enlisted at the age of 47, he brought with him his ten-year old horse Fanny. The seasoned doctor and Fanny remained together throughout the war, traveling to field hospitals along the coastal south. At one point, they were shipwrecked off Texas, but both safely swam to shore. After the War, Donnell and Fanny returned home to Houlton, where they continued traveling throughout the area caring for those in need.

This carte-de-visit was taken by N.R. Rideout & Co. of Augusta.