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EDWARD R. CANBY

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
EDWARD R. CANBY
(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. Fine war-date L.S. as Brig. Gen. and A. A. G. of the War Department, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 21, 1863 to the Governor of Iowa. In part: "…in relation to certain companies of Iowa troops…the proposed arrangement is not consistent with the condition of the service…". Minor toning, else very good.

Estimate: $200 - 300.

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