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Standing view, wearing winter coat

Imprint on recto "C.D.Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "268" "Edward R. S. Canby Brig & Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A. Maj. Gen. U.S Vols." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D.Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York 108 Calle de la Habana...

GLC05111.02.0275

to L. J. Cist

General Canby replies to a note from Cist, in St. Louis, Missouri. Writes, "The date of my commission as Brig Genl. is March 31. 1862 and as Major General May 7. 1864." Written on Headquarters, Military Division of the West Mississippi stationery...

GLC02456.05

[Rejection of a Canby's resignation]

Canby, as Major General in command of the infantry in New Orleans, has his resignation rejected and returned to him in "the interest of the service." Made by order of the Secretary of War and signed by C.W. Foster, the Assistant Adjutant General of...

GLC01596.07

[Parole of Private Beadles, 8th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A.]

Canby's name is printed on the document; signed by a Colonel [Sam E.] Young. Document reads in full: "D.C. Beadles Pv. of K Company 8th Regiment Ken. Cav. Vols. C.S.A. residing in Madison Co. Tenn. having been, with the approval of the proper...

GLC01939