Charles Lawrence PeirsonCharles Lawrence Peirson (1834-) was a First Lieutenant and Adjutant in the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. His firsthand experiences in the Battle of Ball's Bluff and subsequent imprisonment in Libby Prisn provided the basis for his monograph. Peirson's dedication to documenting the challenges faced by soldiers and the sacrifices made during the war reflects his commitment to preserving historical events for future generations. Read More Read Less