Ivy-covered trellises adorn the first floor of a two-story home at Elmwood Farm in Flora.On verso: "Parsons, Lewis Baldwin (Maj. Gen., U.S.A.); Return to Elmwood Farm; Flora, Illinois"
Then-Governor Grover Cleveland sits for a portrait.On verso: "My Dear Daughter; Gov Cleavland sent this to you by your mother Sept /84 with his autograph written in our presence. LBP It is an excellent likeness"
Winfield Scott Hancock poses for a portrait wearing a suit and bow tie.On verso: "For Ms. Julia Parsons. With compliments of Mr. W. S. Hancock, Governor's Island, New York, May 25, 1882."