Union officer who served in the 96th and 12th New York Infantry. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Morse’s Palace of Art of San Francisco, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Yrs truly, Chas. S. Tripler.” In fine condition, with some light spotting to bottom portion of image and some light contrast to signature over printed photographer’s information. RR Auction COA.