Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873

Soldier.

From the description of Edward Richard Sprigg Canby Papers, 1837-1873. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46763999

From the description of Edward Richard Sprigg Canby : miscellaneous papers, 1844-1862. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 46764006

American Army officer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Newport, Kentucky, to Lieut. M.R. Patrick, 1846 Aug. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133561

From the description of Letter signed : New Orleans, Louisiana, 1864 Aug. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270134741

Born in Piatt's Landing, Ky., E.R.S. Canby attended Wabash College but later transferred to the U.S. Military Academy, graduating in 1839. During his early career, he served in the Second Seminole War in Florida and saw combat during the Mexican-American War. He later served in Wyoming and Utah (then both part of the Utah Territory) during the Utah War (1857-1858). Early in the Civil War, Canby commanded the Department of New Mexico, forcing the Confederates to retreat to Texas after the decisive Union victory at the Battle of Glorieta Pass. He later served as commanding general of the city and harbor of New York and worked in the office of the Secretary of War. Promoted to major general, Canby returned to the West, commanding the the Military Division of Western Mississippi and Union forces assigned to conduct the campaign of Mobile in the spring of 1865. After the war Canby served as commander of various military departments in the western U.S. He was fatally shot by Captain Jack of the Modocs in Oregon on April 11, 1873, becoming the first and only U.S. general killed during the Indian Wars.

From the description of General orders no. 48, 1864 Sept. 14. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 221279258

American career soldier who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865).

From the description of Pay voucher, 1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435656

American Army Officer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Richmond, Virginia, to an unidentified recipient, 1869 Nov. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133652