New Testament Inscribed to James Pecoy, Massachusetts 37th Infantry Tremont Zouaves / SOLD

New Testament Inscribed to James Pecoy, Massachusetts 37th Infantry Tremont Zouaves - Inventory Number: IDE 182 / SOLD

New Testament inscribed to "James Pecoy, Co B. 37th Regiment Mass. Volunteers, Presented by the Berkshire Co. Bible Society" then presented to Pecoy's daughter by Pecoy. "Miss Angie Pecoy Presented to her by her father James Pecoy" 

James Pecoy - Residence Becket MA; a 33 year-old Shoemaker. Enlisted on 7/16/1862 as a Private. On 8/30/1862 he mustered into "B" Co. MA 37th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 6/21/1865 at Washington, DC

The regiment was formed in September 1862 at Camp Briggs under Major Oliver Edwards and served until the end of the war in April 1865. Companies A, B, and C were Zouaves units known as the "Tremont Zouaves" under the command of Capt. C.S. Bird. Their uniforms consisted of a dark blue jacket with red trim, a long red wool sash, chasseur trousers of dark blue wool, a red stocking fez cap, and white canvas leggings.

The 37th Massachusetts saw action at many battles including Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, including duty in New York City after the draft riot. They participated in the Siege of Petersburg and the final pursuit and destruction of Robert E. Lee's army.

Comes housed in 12 x 16 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: IDE 182 / SOLD