Louisa Hawkins Canby, also known as the "Angel of Santa Fe", was a nurse during the American Civil War, and wife of Union soldier Brigadier General Edward Richard Sprigg Canby. Canby was a nurse for Confederate soldiers in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Before General Edward Canby ordered his troops to retreat from Santa Fe, he instructed them to destroy or hide all essential supplies such as food, equipment, and blankets to hinder the Confederate soldiers. She subsequently assisted Confederate Col. William Read Scurry in locating the hidden supplies left behind by the retreating Union forces.
General Canby to Mr. Seward. War Department, Washington City, December 23, 1863. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 19th ultimo, requesting to be advised,for the information of the…
General Canby to Mr. Seward. War Department, Washington City, January 16, 1864. Sir: The Secretary-of War instructs me to transmit to you the accompanying copy of the report made to…
General Canby to Mr. Seward. War Department, Washington City, February 3, 1864. Sir: The Secretary of War instructs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2d instant,…