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CANBY, EDWARD R.

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CANBY, EDWARD R.
(1817 - 1873) Union major general who commanded the Department of New Mexico stopping Sibley's assault on California. He later commanded the assault on Mobile and after the war was killed by Modoc Indians. Manuscript L.S. on Headquarters, Dept. of Louisiana letterhead, 1p. 4to., New Orleans, Jan. 4, 1866 to the Adjutant General transmitting the department's monthly report. Files holes at top margin, a few pencil notes, else very good.