1851                Main Street nearly opposite Hampden House, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1851 January 23.  The Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  January 23, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 20, Whole No. 2102, P. 3.

Procrastination Is The Thief of Time.  Then call early and secure one of the best Daguerreotypes and most perfect fac similes of the original that the country can produce, taken by L. B. Hopson, who has purchased the Gallery formerly owned by Fuller & Co.  These Rooms, for convenience and beauty of finish are unrivalled, being furnished in a most splendid style and accommodated with a large and scientifically arranged Sky-Light.  Portraits warranted satisfactory and durable, taken with a full size Voightlander instrument.

Mr. H. would respectfully give notice, that he has been engaged in this art for nine years past, and connected a portion of the time with the first establishments in New York and other cities.  With the above-named facilities and knowledge of the business, he hopes to merit due amount of patronage.

Likenesses taken from deceased persons at reasonable prices.  Instruction given relative to the Art up to the most modern improvements.

Springfield Daguerrian Depot, Main-street, nearly opposite Hampden House.

Advertisement ran from January 23 to 30, 1851.

1851 January 31.  The Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  January 31, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 27, Whole No. 2109, P. 3.

Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The richest style of Pictures can be obtained at the old establishment, formerly owned by Messrs. Fuller & Co.  The present proprietor having been engaged in the business for nine years past will endeavor not to be excelled by any in the profession.  Every convenience for sitters, old and young.  Pictures copied with an instrument expressly for the purpose.  Likenesses of deceased persons taken in the best possible manner.  Through instructions to pupils.

L. B. Hopson.  Main-st., nearly opposite Hampden House

Advertisement ran on January 31 and February 1, February 1, 1851.

1851 February 14.  The Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1851, Vol. 8, No. 39, Whole No. 2121, P. 3.

List Of Letters Remaining in the Springfield Post Office Feb. 14, 1851…

Hopson, L. B.