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What was Edward Canby's final assighnment?
In August 1872, Edward Canby was posted to command the Pacific Northwest.
What did Edward Canby experience in the Pacific Northwest?
In August 1872, Edward Canby was posted to command the Pacific Northwest. He soon faced problems with the Modoc tribe, who had traditionally lived in Northern California.

Question: How did Edward die?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Edward Canby die?