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Preferred Citation:

Confederate Currency, Receipts, and Plat, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Donation

Scope and Contents

Five Confederate Bills, ranging from $5.00 to $100.00 in currency.  All bills are issued 1864.  Also two notes from the city of Richmond for $.50 and $.75 dated April 14, 1862.  Various receipts for dry goods, clothing, and debts.  Also included among these receipts is a promissory note for the sum of $180.00 for the hire of two negro slaves, January 5, 1844.  Land deed plot is for Reuben Jordan's estate dated February 20, 1835. Exact plat location is unknown in Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Deeds--Virginia
• Money--Confederate States of America
• Slavery--Virginia--History