Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Edward Kirby Smith

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   SMITH, GEN. EDWARD KIRBY, born in St. Augustine, Florida, May 16,
   1824. Graduated at West Point 1845. Took part in Mexican war. Taught
   at West Point. Fought on frontier 1855. Entered Confederate service
   1861, with rank of lieutenant-colonel of cavalry. Made a famous record
   in Department of Southwest as manager of blockade running, and
   received full rank of general. He did notable field service and won
   many battles. President of Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
   1866-68. Chancellor of University of Nashville 1870-75. Professor of
   mathematics in University of Sewanee, Tenn.