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Distinguished Citizen 1976

John Short, Captain c. 1813 – 1890, Distinguished Citizen 1976

Brunswick: 100 Years of History (1990) Short, Captain John (c.1813-1890) Honored 1976 In 1851 Captain Short bought a home in Brunswick that later became referred to as the “Musgrove Place.” This property was later used as headquarters by Brigadier General Alfred Pleasanton, Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Potomac Cavalry Corps, and by General George McClellan as he re-equipped his forces after Gettysburg. The first floor was used as staff headquarters and the lawn was covered with tents to accommodate prisoners of war. When the Army departed, General Pleasanton gave Captain Short his saber, whose whereabouts have since become unknown.