Cavalry fight near Aldie, Va. During the march to Gettysburg; the Union Cavalry; commanded by Gen. Pleasonton, the Confederate by J.E.B. Stuart

Frustrated by the lack of intelligence about Lee’s movements, on June 16, 1863, Hooker ordered Pleasonton, “to give him information of where the enemy is, his force, and his movements.” On June 17, Pleasonton ordered Major General David Gregg’s division to seize and occupy Aldie, where the two roads converged, setting the stage for a cavalry engagement that afternoon.1

Cavalry fight near Aldie, Va. During the march to Gettysburg; the Union Cavalry; commanded by Gen. Pleasonton, the Confederate by J.E.B. Stuart. Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895, artist. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

General Pleasonton and staff, Warrenton, Va., October 1863. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA

Brigadier General George A. Custer and Major General Alfred Pleasonton seated together Warrenton, Va., October 1863. O’Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882, photographer

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