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He graduated at West Point and was appointed Second Lieutenant of the infantry.

He participated in the war against the Mexico distinguishing himself in many fighting, especially in the seize of Mexico City. In the course of that campaign he was also appointed as Quartermaster, commitment he successfully carried on for a long time gaining a precious experience in the logistics.

In 1852 he was sent to the Pacific Coast, where he was promoted Captain.

In 1854 he resigned from the Army.

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