He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1860, and studied law with Lucius Benedict Peck and Stoddard B.

He was commended for bravery at Wilderness, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, and mustered out with the regiment in 1865.

[3] In 1866 Peck was admitted to the bar and established a law practice in Montpelier.

[6][7] In 1881 Peck was appointed Postmaster in Montpelier, a position he held until his death.

[10] Peck was in poor health for several years as a result of his wartime service, and he nearly died twice from pulmonary hemorrhages.