1846                Over Dr. Samuel Smith’s Drug Store, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

1846 October 2.  State Journal & Flag.  (Tuscaloosa, Alabama.)  October 2, 1846, New Series–Vol. 3, No. 46, P. 3.

Daguerrian Gallery.  Messrs. Leigh & Hamner, are now ready at their Daguerrian Gallery, and offer to the citizens of Tuscaloosa and vicinity, the most favorable opportunity to obtain Miniature Likenesses in the most perfect style of execution, which for life like beauty, distinctness and accuracy, are acknowledged to be unsurpassed.  A cordial invitation is extended to all who wish to see specimens of their workmanship, or to gain information pertaining to this truly beautiful, and most wonderful art; and those who wish likenesses of themselves or friends, they guarantee both a perfect likeness and a durable picture.  Messrs. L. & H. has furnished rooms over the Drug Store of Dr. Samuel Smith, where they propose remaining only a few days.  Their prices are moderate, and a liberal deduction where whole families are taken, their pictures are unsurpassed.  Sept. 11, 1846.