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A dutiful volunteer soldier at his post even with a bad cold. Wood engraving by J. Leech.
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A dutiful volunteer soldier at his post even with a bad cold. Wood engraving by J. Leech.

John Leech

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Lettering: The Brook Green volunteer. The militia-man, having a cold in his head, resorts to and ingenious method of preserving his health without deserting his post. J Leech

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