Alfred Pleasonton, Major General
Approved Pension File - dated January 21, 1880
Page #8: “Pleasonton defeated the enemy at
Poolesville, Barnesville, Frederick City, and
[page #9] brought him to bay at South Mountain.”
“he suggested turning the enemy by
both flanks which was afterwards
successfully accomplished by the army.”
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/165320287
Brought to bay: [referring crossword puzzle
answers] cornered, stuck, caught, trapped,
in a tough spot, wooded, caught in a way,
stuck in away, unable to escape, out on a limb
https://crosswordtracker.com/clue/brought-to-bay/
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