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Alexander Macomb, Jr. was the commanding general of the United States Army from 29 May 1828 to 25 June 1841. He had earlier won acclaim during the War of 1812 when as brigadier-general in command of the frontier of northern New York. At the Battle of Plattsburg on September 11, 1814 with only 1,500 regular troops and some detachments of militia, he repulsed an invasion attempt by a greatly superior British force under Sir George Provost . General Macomb was promoted major-general for his conduct at this battle, receiving both the thanks of Congress and a gold medal.

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