America's Civil War

Stanton’s Stepping Stone

Charles Pomeroy Stone graduated seventh in the West Point Class of 1845, one place ahead of Fitz John Porter. They shared many experiences and traits, and both would become victims of egregious injustice at the hands of the government they served.

With a fresh commission as brigadier general, Stone assumed command of a division on the upper Potomac late

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