By the end of 1863, the confederate dollar or greyback, to distinguish it from the thennew. This time i even received an awesome store card token the h. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863 accessrestricted. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. Arrest registers and other records of the richmond office of the provost marshal, 186264. Confederate paper money values values for confederate currency.
It is the most popular novel of 1863magnificent in plot, diction and narration. Confederate states of america department of the treasury. On ebay, you can find antique confederate 50dollar bills for sale to satisfy. Records relating to personnel and accounts, including war department payrolls and requests for funds, 186165. Dec 22, 2019 the recipe was very simple so i looked to e.
Civil war confederate states dollar bond 1863 usa america. Bronze 20,000 struckgoldine gold colored brass alloy 5,000 strucksilver 5,000 pieces struckplatinum very rar. Founded in 1812 by isaiah thomas, a revolutionary war patriot and successful printer and publisher, the society is a research library documenting the life of americans from the colonial era through 1876. As the 1850 manual was outofdate by this time, many changes in artillery, small arms and accouterments having taken place, a new manual was prepared by the confederate ordnance department in 1862 and issued as the first edition under date of 1863.
All confederate cents show a bust of liberty facing left wearing a liberty cap, the date 1861 is below, the legend around is confederate states of america. Two items, a receipt dated 20 january 1862 addressed to william f. Confederate states of america collection, rare book and special collections division, library of congress 091. Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate.
For that reason, the paper money of the shortlived confederate states of america retains considerable collectors value to this day. Published in 1863, the confederate receipt book contained more than 100 hints for making do with less during wartime. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863. Only two confederate half dollars are known to survive, and are worth around one million dollars each. Florida united numismatists miami fl civil war good luck token 1960 d penny. Dec 11, 20 these socalled facts were listed and debunked in harold levi and george corells book the lovett cent, a confederate story. Exhibition items the civil war in america exhibitions. Confederate papers, 18611865 this is a finding aid.
The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. Confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition. The confederate receipt book, first published in 1863, is a compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times taken from newspaper and magazine articles. Confederate states of america the state of florida replica 1 dollar mar 1st 1863 payment and shipping details seller location. Provides a very clear picture of what life was like in the blockaded south. Haskells the housekeepers encyclopedia 1861 for information on how to mix and bake the cake. Confederate currency is an old relic of the civil war and provides a portal into one of the most pivotal events in american history. Though originally produced in 1859, the coins design was changed after only one year. Communication from secretary of treasury, march 11, 1863. This special alloy makes civil warera indian heads heavier than other editions. The receipt book provides a record of pension payments made to widows of union army soldiers. The author has served as president of the american numismatic association 19831985 and president of the professional numismatists guild 19771979, is a recipient of the highest honor bestowed by the ana the farran zerbe award, was the first ana member to be named numismatist of the year. To survive, they fought hunger, sickness, and nakedness with resourcefulness. It contains receipts, or recipes, for everything from food and drink, to medicines, to soap and candles.
This edition of confederate receipt book was reproduced by permission from the volume in the collection of the american antiquarian society, worcester, massachusetts. These socalled facts were listed and debunked in harold levi and george corells book the lovett cent, a confederate story. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book by reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book. Confederate receipt book, 1863 civil war recipes visit to. Original confederate alabama fiftycent note, 1863 yankee. David bowers has been in the rare coin business since 1953 when he was a teenager. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. Receipts, 18621863, to nancy allen and robert allen of richmond, virginia, for. Mintproducts civil war coins and currency 1861 1864. War department collection of confederate records national. A compilation of over one hundred receipts adapted to the times. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a compilation of over 100 receipts adapted to the times unknown binding 1991. The backs of these issues are blank, but they could be stamped or inscribed.
The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil. A taste of food in the civil war gilder lehrman institute. This book shows how the southern people, cut off from their normal supply of necessities by blockages of southern seaports and the prohibition. Generations of numismatists have repeated a canon of commonly held beliefs about the original confederate cents. Confederate receipt book 1863 civil war food history.
The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy. Confederate receipt book, 1863 civil war recipes visit to grab an amazing super hero shirt now on sale. Please do not call us about your confederate currency. Acts and resolutions of the first session of the provisional congress of the confederate states, held at montgomery, ala. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The indian head penny is one of the most prestigious types of coins ever produced by the us mint. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. This book is a reprint of the 1863 book, confederate receipt book a compilation of over one hundred receipts adapted to the times. These coins are sought after further because they are made with a special coppernickel alloy that was only used during the civil war.
Upon the receipt of the price we will forward it to any part of the confederacy. Letters and telegrams received, 186165, with index. In 1863 the first 50 cent note was issued, and another was issued in 1864. Publication date 1863 topics cooking publisher richmond, virginia, west. The affordable way to own specimens of the 1861 confederate cent. Confederate states of america the online books page. Confederate states of america littleton coin company.
The confederate dollar, often called a greyback, was first issued into circulation in april 1861, when the confederacy was only two months old, and on the eve of the outbreak of the civil war at first, confederate currency was accepted throughout the south as a medium of exchange with high purchasing power. Miscellaneous civil war era letters from confederate soldiers from 18631865, including some copies and transcripts. First published in richmond in 1863, includes recipes plus also hints on making soap, ink, glue and candles as well as remedies for various diseases. Jan 29, 2001 the 1861 confederate states of america half dollar also has an interesting history. They have long been an integral part of the csa cent story. As part of civil warera coins, the 1863 indian head penny is especially sought after by collectors. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century.
Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. Bashlow restrikes, 1961 1861 confederate cents, bronze. It was to be a coppernickel cent, identical in dimensions and composition as the circulating u. This reprint was first published by jefferson davis freeman, pioneer press, harriman, tn. These hints were printed in newspapers, told by word of mouth, or in 1863 published in book form. The journal of pauline decaradeuc heyward 18631888. The only cookbook written in the south during war times. Prepare a wick 30 or 40 yards long, made up of three threads of loosely spun cotton, saturate this well with the mixture, and draw it through your fingers, to press all closely together, and to keep the size even. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times. Confederate half dollar replica after the closure of the mints, it became difficult to make change in the confederacy.
Confederate receipt book, a compilation of one hundred receipts adapted to the times, merton coulter. One pound of sugar, threefourths of a pound of butter, worked together until very light. Originally published in 1863, this little book is a compilation of receipts to aid southern households beset by shortages as the war between the states raged on. During the civil war the confederates states of america printed their own paper money. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt. During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. As the war progressed, however, confidence in the ultimate success. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times, published by a confederate lady in richmond in offered recipes to help southern.
T63 richmond april 6th 1863 50 cents confederate money. There are only two copies of the original known to exist. An absolute must to identifying these tokens is the whiteman red book for civil war tokens. Im looking for information on a 1861 confederate penny with a picture of an indian on front and says 1861 and confederate states of america, the back simply has 1 cent. At the end of this article you can find a link to download the pdf version of this book. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a compilation of over 100 receipts adapted to the times on.
However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake. As the result of an 1879 article about the confederate cent printed in a new york city. The 1862 indian head is the third year the new design was used and is sought after by collectors of all types. We have been told that if it was made if philadelphia that it would not have a mint mark. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. Apr 11, 20 the confederate receipt book, first published in 1863, is a compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times taken from newspaper and magazine articles. Makes them easy to identify and learn the interesting history behind them. Rare 1863 civil war csa confederate florida tax receipt. Confederate issuers of train and hoer notes mike mcneil. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864.
Apr 16, 20 the confederate receipt book has as much quaint and amusing charm to presentday readers as it had practical significance to the beleaguered south fighting for its independence. Beautiful coins with touches of red luster throughout the fields. Melt together a pound of beeswax and a quarter of a pound of rosin or of turpentine, fresh from the tree. In february of that year the state of louisiana turned over to the confederate states of america the united states mint at new orleans which had come under control of the south. Confederate coin question my mom has a 1862 one cent confederate coin. Confederate receipt book andrews mcmeel publishing. It was not backed by hard assets, but simply by a promise to pay the bearer after the war, on the prospect of southern victory and independence. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate. A wikipedia article about this author is available confederate states of america.