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EDWARD R. S. CANBY L.S.

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EDWARD R. S. CANBY L.S.
<b>656. EDWARD R. S. CANBY</b> (1817 - 1873) Union major general who commanded the Department of New Mexico and stopped Sibley's assault on California, and led the assault on Mobile. Killed after the war by Modoc Indians. Scarce L.S. "<i>Edward Canby</i>" on War Dept. letterhead, 1p. 4to. Washington, Feb.1, 1864 to Sen. Henry Wilson, in part: "<i>...I have carefully examined Private Darby and find him in very good health; although from my previous knowledge of him, I know him to be asthmatic at times; but from his own testimony he is much better...In view of this report the discharge of Darby cannot be granted...</i>". Very good.<b>$200-300</b>