A large group of people pose for a group photo near the Illinois River. The writing around the photo reads (beginning on left edge, counter-clockwise), "1902- JGO, Col. Bartlett, Col. Davis, Capt. William Jasper, [ ], Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Conkley, [ ], […
Two men stand amidst a group of sheep on W. G. Converse's farm in Shelby County. On verso: "Be careful this year and do not get mixed up with the goats."
A ship sits docked in Veracruz.The writing on the front of the photo reads, "From New Orleans Nov 21 - 11 a.m., Arrive Veracruz Nov 24 9:30 a.; Sara Felis Sandro."
A campaign poster features a portrait of George Hoadly, Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio. Hoadly went on to win the election, and served as the 36th Governor of the state of Ohio, 1884-1886.
John Oglesby sits on a horse at Camp Lincoln in Springfield. On verso: "1st Lieut. of Cavalry; A-D-C to Governor of Illinois and 2nd Brigade I.N.G. August 1897. 'Dick' owned by W. Leach- Elkhart"
John Oglesby sits in front of a tent at Camp George H. Thomas in Georgia while serving as a Captain with the 1st Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. On verso: "John D. G. Oglesby; Captain 1st Ill. Vol. Cav; Comdg. 3rd Squadron, Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Georgia.…