Special Collections Research Center
Confederate Currency Collection
MS 00015
/repositories/2/resources/1796
0.50 Linear Foot
1861-1864
Swem Library, Pavilion A [Bay: 2003, Shelf: E]
English
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Conditions Governing Use
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Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the paper currency of the Confederacy. The bonds and notes were issued from various states, banks, and other sources between 1861-1864. The issuers include the Confederate States of America, the Virginia Treasury, the City of Richmond, the Monticello Bank, City of Lynchburg, and many others.
Custodial History
This collection was originally integrated with the Civil War Collection, Mss. 39.1 C76, until November 2017. The former citation was Civil War Collection, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Mrs. Elon Henkel, New Market, VA, contributed to the Confederate States of America notes. The Armstrong Papers contributed notes. Acc No. 1998.47 has been integrated, as well.
Confederate States of America.
Money--Confederate States of America
Confederate States of America Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634231862-186411Scope and ContentsConfederate States of America Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634241861-186412Scope and ContentsConfederate States of America Bonds/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634251861-186413Scope and ContentsConfederate States of America Bonds/repositories/2/archival_objects/2673751861-1864EnglishManuscripts Oversize Box 11Virginia Treasury Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/163426186214Scope and ContentsBank of the Commonwealth Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634271861-186215Scope and ContentsState of Virginia, City of Richmond Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/163428186216Scope and ContentsCustodial History$1,000 CSA bond gifted from Mr. R. L. Spencer.
Corporation of Richmond Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/163429186117Scope and ContentsCounty of Augusta Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/163430186218Scope and ContentsCity of Lynchburg Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/163431186219Scope and ContentsLynchburg Savings Bank Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634321861110Scope and ContentsJohn B. Smith Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634331861-1862111Scope and ContentsMonticello Bank Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634341861112Scope and ContentsPotomac Savings Bank Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634351852113Scope and ContentsState of North Carolina Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634361861-1862114Scope and ContentsCustodial HistoryNorth Carolina notes are a gift of Miss Indiana Constance Young, South Norfolk, Va., April 12, 1939.
State of South Carolina Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634371861115Scope and ContentsState of Georgia Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634381864116Scope and ContentsBank of Augusta Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634391863, undated117Scope and ContentsCustodial HistoryAugust, Georgia proof sheets presented by Samuel and Adolph Stages of the Cadmus Book Shop, New York, NY.
Georgia Savings Bank Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634401863118Scope and ContentsBank of Tennessee Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634411861119Scope and ContentsState of Mississippi Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634421862120Scope and ContentsState of Alabama Note/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634431863121Scope and ContentsState of Florida Notes/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634441863122Scope and ContentsCertificates for Receipt of Payment/repositories/2/archival_objects/1634451861-1864123Scope and ContentsTreasury Notes - Confederate States, Richmond, Virginia/repositories/2/archival_objects/6477271864124Scope and ContentsTwo treasury notes: one for 50 dollars, and one for 20 dollars.