Robert Ingersoll, "The Great Agnostic," colonel during the American Civil War, politician, attorney, and orator, endorses a photograph, "To Marshall P. Wilder-Who knows that mirth is medicine and that laughter lengthens life-from his friend &…
Robert G. Ingersoll Brown, grandson of Robert Ingersoll, "The Great Agnostic," poses for a picture with his dog. On verso: "To dear papa with lots of love, Eva, 10 years old. To dear papa with love and lots of kisses, Robert, 8 years old."
The Hanley family sits for a group portrait. Front Row: Mary Virginia Hanley holding Pat Hanley and Robert "Robb" Hanley holding Peg Hanley. Back Row (left to right): Dan Hanley, Jane Hanley, Robert "Bob" Hanley, Mary Ann Hanley, and Tim Hanley.
Robert M. Douglas, son of Stephen A. Douglas, sits for a portrait. Unlike his staunchly Democratic father, Robert sided with Abraham Lincoln and the Republicans, helping reconstruction efforts in the South and serving as personal secretary to…