On verso: "Drexel Cottage, Mt. McGregor N.Y. Where General Grant died on July 23rd 1885. He used to sit on the porch while writing his memoirs. This picture was taken after his death as you will gather by the presence of the soldier guards. Presented to Mark Van S. Douglas (by) daughter (Justine Prindle) of Dr. John H. Douglas, physician to General Grant during his last illness."]]>
On verso: "Cotton in 'Egypt', Alexander and Pulaski Counties, Ill. All the cotton grown in Illinois is from these two southernmost counties. Cotton is important to the economy of the area. Both hand and mechanical picking can be seen in the fields in October, November, and usually in December."]]>
On verso: "K'ville."]]>
Photo caption: "The cleanliness of the approach to the borders of a country town."]]>
On verso: "Addie."]]>
On verso: "Lamblin."]]>