Union naval officer (1838–1903) who commanded the USS Gettysburg in the attack on Fort Fisher. Very nice original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Lamson in full dress uniform by Fratelli, Alinari, and Firenze of Napoli, signed on the reverse in black ink, “R. H. Lamson, Fleet Lieutenant, U. S. European Squadron, Toulon, May 8, 1866.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
