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."]]>
Photo caption: "The Study. 'Hans Buschbauer' Gov. Francis A. Hoffmann at Riverside Farm, Jefferson, Wisconsin 1875-1903."

On verso: "Hoffmann, Francis is farm journal editor in Wis.; Copy of orig. owned by relatives. Thru H. A. Berens, Elmhurst, 5-31-56."]]>
On verso: "For Papa."]]>