his brother Martin, who was managing the plantation, was killed by guerrillas.

Syracuse University

In 1872, he was appointed chancellor of Syracuse University. The depression of 1873 affected both his personal finances and those of Syracuse, and these troubles led him to resign this position in 1874.

Late career and controversy

In 1875, he worked as a professor of geology and zoology at Vanderbilt University.

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