On verso: "This copy made by Al Von Behren, Illinois Historical Library photographer, June 1967."]]>
Sheet note: "The last words of Lieut. Crosby who was killed in his battery at Salem Heights in the fight of Sunday evening, May 2, 1863."]]>
Sheet note: "The last words of Lieut. Crosby who was killed in his battery at Salem Heights in the fight of Sunday evening, May 2, 1863."]]>
On verso: "From Jean Dalrymple; 122 East 42nd Street; New York City; Mu. 5-3114; Lucie Bigelow Rosen, therminist, who will appear as soloist in the first American performance of Mortimer Browning's 'Concerto in F' for Theremin and orchestra, to be given by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra May 4th with Robert Lawrence as guest conductor."]]>
Image caption: "Lieut. Frank Brownell is a son of Charles Brownell, County Superintendent of the Poor of Troy, New York. His bravery and loyalty to the Union induced him to relinquish a lucrative situation to join the Army as a private under the late lamented Colonel Ellsworth. It was his fate to be one of the few present to witness the assassination of his Leader, and immediately upon his resenting the cowardly assault he telegraphed the following to his father: 'Father--Colonel Ellsworth was shot dead this morning. I killed his murderer. Frank.'"]]>
On verso: "Senator Palmer: There was no congressman who attracted so much attention and admiration as Senator Palmer. He was [cheered] by every-body, and was really the feature of the party. This sketch pleased him very much."]]>
On verso: "Center: Francis A. Hoffmann, born Dunklee's Grove, Du Page Co. Illinois Dec. 26, 1845. Julius Carl Hoffmann, born Schaumburg, Cook Co. Illinois July 6, 1848. Adolf Gustavus Hoffmann Born 1850, Illinois. Son of Francis A. and Cynthia Gilbert Hoffmann married Feb 22nd 1844. Alma Marie Hoffmann Service."]]>
On verso: "Dr. J. C. Hoffmann Born: July 6, 1848. Illinois. Died: Jan 4, 1935. Calif. Daughter: Alma Hoffmann Service."]]>
Caption: "Ah! Quel plaisir d'etre electeur!"]]>