Union naval officer and a lieutenant commander of the USS Arkansas. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Washburn’s of New Orleans, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Jan 11th, 1864, D. Cate, U. S. N.” A few light surface marks to image, and some scattered toning to reverse, as well as an ink spot to date, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a clipped signature. RR Auction COA.
