Union naval officer who served on board the Soverign and Itasca as acting assistant paymaster. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Hope of New York, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Very truly yours, Geo. L. Mead, U.S.N.” Scattered edge wear and mounting and stamp remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
