Naval engineer who served on board the sloop Oneida. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo of Hodgson in uniform by J. W. Petty of New Orleans, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Truly yours, R. M. Hodgson, U.S.N.” In fine condition, with clipped corner tips and some light soiling and pencil notations to reverse. RR Auction COA.
