This book provides a fascinating portrait of Alexander Macomb, a key figure in the early history of the United States Army. It covers Macomb's military career, from his service in the War of 1812 to his appointment as commanding general of the army in 1828. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the US military. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.