Condition as seen.    ilas Peirce Richmond (1831-1915) of Freetown, Bristol county, Massachusetts, had a long career with the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia going back to his enlistment as a private in Co. G of the 3rd Mass Regiment in 1850, rising in the ranks to captain in 1855. Shortly after that, Richmond was promoted to major and inspector of the 2nd Brigade, MVM. In 1860, he was made ADC on the 2nd Brigade staff with the rank of captain, and went to Fortress Monroe in 1861. He later fought in the Battle at Big Bethel, Va on June 19, 1861.

Richmond mustered in as colonel of the 3rd Mass. Infantry on October 15, 1862, and mustered out in June of 1863, having been assigned to the Department of North Carolina, participating in several skirmishes, a few battles, and expeditions in their 9 month service.

In September of 1863, he was instrumental in organizing the 58th Massachusetts regiment due to his vast experience with the MVM. However, when the 58th left Massachusetts for the South, Richmond was offered a position as Assistant Provost Marshal in the Department of the South, which position he held until being mustered out at war’s end in September of 1865.