New Jersey



NJBD1. NJ GOVERNOR ABBETT AT BATTLE OF MONMOUTH MONUMENT
DEDICATION. Imperial Card measuring 7" x 10" by E.M. Bidwell of Union
Square, NY showing Governor Leon Abbett of New Jersey (1836-1894) and his guards
and staff on November 13, 1884 at the Dedication of the monument for the Battle
of Monmouth. Abbett, known as "the great commoner" was the governor of NJ
1884-1887; and 1890-1893. On the back of this card is written "Papa in Governor
Abbetts staff in New Jersey." Another copy of this image which I have indicates
that it was taken at the monument dedication. VG. $50
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NJBD3. GUARD TO NJ GOVERNOR ABBETT. Panel Card
measuring 8 1/4" x 4" by Henkel of Jersey City Heights, NJ of a guard who was
part of Governor Leon Abbett's staff. Abbett (1836-1894), known as "the great
commoner" was the governor of NJ 1884-1887; and 1890-1893. This man is seen
posed just to the right of the governor in NJBD1 above. VG. $25



NJBD5. W.P. Simpson, Paterson, NJ. Boudoir Card, 8 1/2" x 5 1/8", of a
militia man with rifle. This image came with the other two listed on this page
and may have to do with Governor Abbett's staff. G. $25
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