US Naval officer (1794–1862) who made the first attempt at laying a transatlantic cable and later commanded the Boston Navy Yard. Original 2.25 x 4.25 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Silsbee, Case and Company of Boston, signed in the lower border in black ink, “W. L. Hudson, Cmt.” In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling to background of image. RR Auction COA.
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