| Title: | The American Civil War |
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| Moderator: | SMURF::BINDER |
| Created: | Mon Jul 15 1991 |
| Last Modified: | Tue Apr 08 1997 |
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SOAEDS::HEARNS 32 lines 14-MAY-1993 12:45
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Hi ,
While going through some things in settling my grandmothers estate I found a
Certificate of some kind.
Its says:
The Years after the Ratification of a Treaty of Peace Between the
Confederate States & The United States
500
CONFEDERATE STATES
Of AMERICA Serial No. 16760
Will pay the bearer on demand Five Hundred Dallors
Richmond, Feb. 17th, 1864
I can't make out the signature.
I was wondering where would I start to research is this was valuable? Or
of Historical value. The document is in very good condition.
It is in mint condition and it seems to have amoung my great, great, grandmothers
possessions.
Henry Hearns
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 95.1 | Confederate Bond | NEMAIL::RASKOB | Mike Raskob at OFO | Mon May 17 1993 10:22 | 13 |
RE .0:
It sounds like what you have is a Confederate bond. They were
issued, of course, to raise money, and when the government of the CSA
disappeared they became worthless except as a collector's item.
I have no idea how common they are, assuming yours is genuine and
not a reproduction, nor what one might be worth. You might try talking
to a local museum or historical society to get a lead to someone who
could tell you.
MikeR
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| 95.2 | Some examples I have seen | REMACP::RICHARDSON | Tue May 18 1993 14:35 | 21 | |
Never got into these, but...
I saw one framed at a paper show (Clark Univ./Worcester) a few weeks
ago for $75.00. There is a company in Tenn. that sells reproduction
guns & parts, clothing, etc. called Dixie Gun Works. Their latest
catalog lists them for about ($30-40) each, various types- their choice
to be sent. CW Times had an add (or still does) that was selling these
with a 'Letter Of Authenticity' for around $100-$125.
Note: These 'Bonds' (as I know them) had coupons attached to the
bottom that matured (or were supposed too) and could be clipped off and
redeemed. The two mentioned above (CW Times & DGW both showed examples
with coupons missing/clipped) the other one I saw at Clark was
complete. Each person formulates a value from their own reasoning I
guess.
-John
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| 95.3 | SMURF::BINDER | Deus tuus tibi sed deus meus mihi | Thu May 20 1993 11:27 | 4 | |
For a high dollar value, condition is paramount. There are enough of
these bonds floating around (pun intended) in mint shape (perhaps minus
one coupon) that one whose condition is only fair will command a far
lesser sum.
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