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What was Edward Canby's rank in the early part of his career?
Edward Canby served in the Second Seminole War in Florida and received three brevet promotions, including to major for Contreras and Churubusco, and lieutenant colonel for Belén Gates.

Question: Did he fight in any wars during his early career?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Edward Canby fight in any wars during his early career?