General Edward Canby - Autograph and Signed Field Order

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CANBY, Edward R. S. (1819-1873). Union general who led the assault on Mobile and received the surrenders of Confederate generals Taylor and Kirby Smith. Killed by Indians under Modoc Captain Jack.“Headquarters, Military Division of West Mississippi, New Orleans, La., 186_,” 5” x 4-1/2,”. In full, “Col., Send these and the dispatches for Gen. Halleck by the boats this evening & deliver Capt. Auger’s for next boat. Edw. canby, M.G.”

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