"Confederate States of America... Loan... One Thousand Dollars...," March 25, 1863

Summary

To help raise money, the Confederate States of America issued bonds. Early in the Civil War, these bonds seemed a worthwhile, even patriotic, investment to the Southerners who bought them. The war was going well for the Confederacy and the bonds promised a tidy profit in interest. At war's end, Southerners were left holding now worthless Confederate bonds.

To help raise money, the Confederate States of America issued bonds. Early in the Civil War, these bonds seemed a worthwhile, even patriotic, investment to the Southerners who bought them. The war was going well for the Confederacy and the bonds promised a tidy profit in interest. At war's end, Southerners were left holding now worthless Confederate bonds.

Artifact

Certificate

Date Made

1863

Subject Date

25 March 1863

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2005.16.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 14.25 in

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