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E. Burd (Edward Burd) Grubb
1841–1913
A decorated Union officer who rose from the Civil War to public life, he later served as the United States minister to Spain. His story spans battlefield command, business leadership, and diplomacy at a time when the country was being remade.
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Notes of a staff officer of our First New Jersey Brigade on the Seven Day's Battle on the peninsula in 1862
by E. Burd (Edward Burd) Grubb
About the author
Born in Burlington, New Jersey, in 1841, he became known as E. Burd Grubb and entered the Civil War early, serving with New Jersey regiments and eventually commanding troops in the field. He was recognized for his service with the brevet rank of brigadier general, and his wartime record made him one of the more notable soldiers to come out of his state.
After the war, Grubb moved into business and civic life while remaining active in veterans' affairs and politics. He was later appointed United States minister to Spain during the administration of President Benjamin Harrison, adding a diplomatic chapter to a career already shaped by war and public service.
He died in 1913, leaving behind a life that connected several strands of 19th-century American history: the Civil War, industrial and political life in New Jersey, and the country's growing role abroad.