Type - photograph or illustration

Photograph

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Portrait of Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, officer of the Federal Army

Creator - photographer or artist

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, photographer

Date Created

1860-1865

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A half-body glass plate negative portrait of Union Brigadier General Alfred Pleasonton in uniform

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Half-body glass plate negative portrait of General in uniform

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Glass plate negative

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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Description - notes, provenance, or other information about the image

Brigadier General Alfred Pleasonton
(1824 - 1897)
Home State: District Of Columbia
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1844
Command Billet: Commanding Division
Branch of Service: Cavalry
Unit: Pleasonton's Cavalry Division
On the Campaign-He commanded the Federal Cavalry Division.

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