Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Alfred Pleasonton

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                                 PLEASONTON
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   PLEASONTON, GEN. ALFRED, born in Washington, D.C., June 7, 1824.
   Graduated at West Point 1844. Participated in Mexican war, and
   brevetted first-lieutenant for gallant service at Palo Alto and Resaca
   de la Palma. Commissioned first lieutenant 1849, and captain 1855,
   having served on frontiers and in Seminole war. At breaking out of
   Civil war, brought his regiment East, and served as major of 2d
   Cavalry during Peninsula campaign. In July, 1862, made brigadier of
   volunteers, and commanded cavalry division of Army of Potomac, as Lee
   advanced into Maryland. Fought in battles of South Mountain, Antietam,
   and Fredericksburg. By skillful maneuvering at Chancellorsville,
   repulsed the advance of Jackson's corps. Brevetted lieutenant-colonel,
   1862. Made major-general of volunteers June, 1863, and brevet colonel
   in regular army at same time. Commanded the cavalry engaged at
   Gettysburg. In 1864 forced Sterling Price from Missouri. Brevetted
   brigadier in regular army March, 1865, and major-general of
   volunteers. Resigned commission 1868. Became president of Terra Haute
   & Cincinnati Railroad. Placed on retired list with rank of colonel
   1888.