Original U.S. Civil War Confederate States of America $1000 Montgomery Bond Dated May 1861 - 11 ½ x 13 ⅝'

Item DescriptionOriginal Item. Only One Available. The first Confederate bonds were issued in Montgomery, Alabama, the then-capital of the Confederate States of America (CSA). The CSA for formally proclaimed in February 1862 by the seven States that had seceded from the United States following the election of Lincoln. The capital was moved to Richmond Virginia in May 1861. Meanwhile four other states joined the Confederacy and two other States had both Confederate and Union government factions (Kentucky and Missouri). Maryland had pro-secession feelings but Lincoln arrested or barred the strongest pro-Southern State legislators from their constitutional duties to prevent enactment of a secession declaration. Maryland did provide many units that fought with the Confederacy against the Federals. In addition there was the Territory of Arizona encompassing much of today's States of New Mexico and Arizona.This is a great partial Confederate $1000 bond that retains 13 $40 coupons at the bottom, and is numbered6295. The center design is the number '1000' stamped on a green backing. The particular printer of this bond is unknown. At the bottom are 13 coupons. The first was redeemable Sept. 1, 1865 and the last on Sept. 1, 1871. Approx. 7,161 were printed.The bond currently measures11 ½ x 13 ⅝'. A great example, ready for further research and display.Shipping RestrictionsThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsEligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle