About the Author Byron Root Pierce was born on September 20, 1829 in East Bloomfield, New York. Pierce was living in Grand Rapids, Michigan when he enlisted in the 3rd Michigan Infantry Company K on May 13, 1861. He was mustered into service as a Captain on June 10 at the age of 31. His transfer from Company K to …
Pierce, Byron R. – Undated
Office of Commander-General. Dear Albee I wish you were often in want of information Byron R Pierce was a Brig Genl [ ? ] Apl. /65 or [ ? ] Brig. Genl appointed from Michigan is recorded as Colonel of the 3d Mich Infty
Pierce, Byron R. – July 27, 1883
BR Pierce Past Dept Commander Grand Rapids July 27/83 Mich Sarah E. Fuller [ ? ] Boston Mass With deep respect for the comrades of the G.A.R. [ ? ] Col July 27/ 83
Clark, Gardner B. – July 25, 1865
Grand Rapids, July 25th 1865. My Dear Husband. Darling Gardie. Wify is a little bit disappointed to night because she did not get one word from her soldier boy. but I guess she had better not say much for I presume she has disappointed him many a time when she had not as good a reason for it as he has.
TenEyck, Jerome B. – October 5, 1864
Head Qrs 2d Brig 3d Div 2d Corps October 5th 64 Special Orders No The Comdg Officer of the 105th Pa Vols will detail one (1) enlisted man for duty in the commissary dept to report to Capt C. I. Quin C. L. at Warren Station at once