Union naval officer who served as acting master’s mate on board the USS Beauregard. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Richardson of Lima, signed horizontally on the reverse in black ink, “Truly yours, H. B. Colby—U.S.N., Lima, April 4—1866.” Some light bends and ripples, a few surface dings, and some mild toning and pencil notations on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
