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 in frontiers and 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 Gettsyburg. 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. PICKETT, GEN. GEORGE EDWARD, born in Richmond, Va., January 25, 1825. Graduated from West Point 1846. Served through Mexican war. Promoted to captain March 3, 1855. entered Confederate army as colonel. Promoted to brigadier February, 1862. Wounded in battle of Gaines' Mills. Promoted to major-general and commanded a division at Fredericksburg. Led the famous assault on Union lines at Gettysburg. Defeated Butler's forces at Petersburg May, 1864. His forces were surrounded and overwhelmed at Five Forks April 1, 1865. Resided at Richmond after the war. PEMBERTON, GEN JOHN CLIFFORD, born Philadelphia, Pa., August 10, 1814. Graduated at West Point, and assigned to artillery service against the Seminoles. Promoted to first lieutenant, and assigned to service as aide to General Worth in Mexican war. Distinguished at Monterey and Molino del Rey, and brevetted captain. Entered Confederate service as lieutenant-colonel. June 17, 1861, made brigadier. February 13, 1862 made, made major-general. Commanded Departments of Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Made lieutenant-general October 13, 1862, and placed in charge of Departments Mississippi, Tennessee, and Eastern Louisiana. In command of defenses of Vicksburg, and defeated at Champion Hills May 16, 1863. Driven into Vicksburg by Grant and forced to surrender July 4, 1863. Later, an inspector of ordinance at Charleston, S.C. In 1876 located at Philadelphia, where he died July 13, 1881. PATRICK, GEN. MARSENA R., born in Jefferson county, N.Y., March 15, 1811. Graduated at West Point 1835. Made first lieutenant 1829. Service through Mexican war. Made captain 1847, and brevetted major 1849. Resigned 1850, and went to farming. Entered Union army in 1861, as brigadier, and served with McDowell in Shenandoah Valley, and with Army of Potomac at South Mountain and Antietam. Became provost marshal of Department of Virginia. Resigned June 12, 1865. After the war, held several important civil positions. PALMER, GEN. JOHN McCAULEY, born in Scott county, Ky., September 13, 1817. Moved to Illinois and admitted to bar 1840. Served in State Senate. Appointed colonel of Illinois volunteer regiment 1861. Served at Island No. 10, Stone River, and Chickamauga, and promoted to major-general of volunteers. Led the 14th Army Corps in Sherman's campaign from Chattanooga to Atlanta May to September, 1864. Governor of Illinois 1870 - 73. elected to U.S. Senate 1891. ORD, GEN. EDWARD OTHO CRESAP, born in Cumberland, Md., October 18, 1818. Graduated at West Point. Served in Seminole war 1839 - 42. Made captain 1852. Served in California coast survey 1853 - 56. Entered Union service in 1861, as brigadier-general. Made major-general May 2, 1862. Commanded left wing of Grant's army at Corinth. Fought in the battles of Iuka. wounded in the battle of Hatchie. Engaged at capture of Vicksburg and Jackson. In July, 1864, commanded the 18th corps in Army of Potomac. Wounded at Fort Harrison. Participated as commander of Army of James, in the operations around Petersburg and in the battles and marches which led to Lee's surrender. Promoted to brigadier in regular army July 26, 1866. Subsequently held several commands in South and West. Placed on retired list 1881. Died in Havana July 22m 1883. O'BRIEN, LIEUT. FITZ JAMES, born in Limerick, Ireland in 1828. Educated at University of Dublin. Served in British army. Came to United States 1852, and devoted to literature. In 1861 joined New York volunteers. Severely wounded in a skirmish, 1862, and died from wound. NEGLEY, GEN. JAMES S., born in Allegheny county, Pa., December 26, 1826. Enlisted, 1846, as private in 1st Pennsylvania Regiment. Served through the Mexican war. Became a horticulturist and farmer. In 1861 raised a brigade of three months volunteers and commissioned brigadier April, 1861. Served with Army of the Ohio, in Alabama and Tennessee campaigns, and defeated the Confederates at Lavergne October 7, 1862. Promoted to major-general for gallantry at Stone River November 20, 1862. Fought at Chickamauga September 19, 20, 1863. Settled at Pittsburg after the war. Elected to Congress 8169 - 75 and 1885 - 87. Moved to New York City. NAGLEE, GEN. HENRY MORRIS, born in Philadelphia January 15, 1815. Graduated at West Point, and assigned to infantry. Served in Mexican war. Engaged in banking in California, till outbreak of Civil war. In February, 1862, entered Union army as brigadier-general, and served through the Peninsula campaign. In 1863, commanded the 7th army corps. Mustered out April 4, 1864. Died in California March 5, 1886.