This new testament measures approximately 4.5 inches by 2.5 inches and contains 316 pages and two pieces of fractional currency. Inside the front cover, Jesse Cox has inscribed his name and next of kin on the pre-printed form supplied by the Maryland Bible Society. It reads:

Bible House, Baltimore,

Feb. 6^th 1865 / From the Maryland State Bible Society / To Jesse Cox a soldier in Comp’y B. “reg. 48^th Penn Vol’rs. / Should I die on the battle field or in Hospital, for the sake of humanity, acquaint Emily Roberts residing at Lime Hill Bradford Co Penna of the fact, and where my remains may be found.

This bible is in fair condition as the spine is missing but the covers are intact. There is loss to the edges of both the front and back covers. All pages are intact despite the loss to the cover and spine.

Pvt. Jesse Cox was drafted into Company B of the 48^th Pennsylvania on December 13^th 1864. He served with the regiment for the remainder of the war until muster-out at Alexandria on July 17^th 1865. Cox’s service with the 48^th PA saw the occupation of Petersburg and movements around City Point and Alexandria culminating with the Grand Review and duty in Washington and Alexandria.

Jesse Cox lived in Northeastern Pennsylvania for much of his life. He was a farmer and was husband to Louisa (Ford) Cox. The two had one child, Alfred Ford Cox. Little information could be found relating to their lives in northeastern Pennsylvania, but this little trio is worth digging into! More research awaits! [cla][ph:L]

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