Had Canby been in other engagements afterwards, he would, I have no doubt, have advanced without any fear arising from a sense of the responsibility.

He was afterwards killed in the lava beds of Southern Oregon, while in pursuit of the hostile Modoc Indians.

His character was as pure as his talent and learning were great.

His services were valuable during the war, but principally as a bureau officer.

I have no idea that it was from choice that his services were rendered in an office, but because of his superior efficiency there..