Stephen Pleasonton (1776? – January 31, 1855) was the first 'Fifth Auditor' of the U.S. Treasury Department; he is historically significant for his part in saving priceless early government documents from possible destruction, but is chiefly remembered today for his singularly bureaucratic work in overseeing the Treasury Department's Lighthouse Establishment during most of its existence. He was also the father of Union Civil War Generals Alfred Pleasonton and Augustus Pleasonton.
Read more about Stephen Pleasonton: Early Career, Saving The Declaration of Independence, Lighthouse Establishment, Diamond Shoals Lightship Incident, Relationship With Winslow Lewis, Legacy
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