Macomb, Alexander, 1782-1841
Alexander Macomb was the Commanding General of the United States Army from 1828-1841, and he's considered the "Hero of Plattsburg" due to his defense at the Battle of Plattsburgh. He was born in Detroit, the son of merchant and fur trader, Alexander Macomb and his wife, Mary Catherine Navarre. The family moved to New York City in his youth, and he became a member of the militia at the age of 16. He became one of the first officers trained at West Point. He's buried at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C.
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[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, October 30, 1824]
Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, detailing what she saw of Marquis de Lafayette's visit to the United States.