Original U.S. Civil War Confederate States of America $100 Bond Dated May 1861 - 13½ x 14”

Original 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 $100 bond that retains 14 $4 coupons at the bottom, and is numbered 179. At the bottom are 14 coupons. There were very many of these printed, so 179 is a relatively early number! 

This example now measures roughly 13 1/2 x 14”. There is some tearing along the edges as shown.

This would look great framed. Ready for display.