Confederate States of America C.S.A.Paper captured by the USS Mercedita paper. - $48 - (Duson, LA)

Confederate States of America C.S.A. Watermarked Paper.C.S.A. Captured by the USS Mercedita Watermarked Paper . On April 27, 1862 the Confederate blockade runner Bermuda was captured by the USS Mercedita and taken to Philadelphia. The Bermuda's cargo, which included a shipment of banknote paper bound for the Confederate States of America, was ordered sold by the Federal Courts. The Treasury Department purchased most of the "CSA" watermarked banknote paper and used it for a number of purposes, including Fractional Currency Specimens of the Second and Third Issues. Paper bound for the Confederacy, was ordered sold by the Federal Courts. The Treasury Department purchased most of the "CSA" watermarked banknote paper and used it for a number of purposes, including Fractional Currency Specimens of the second and third issues. YOU ARE WELCOME TO MAKE A OFFER. Due to the size and spacing of the notes on confiscated sheets only one or two of the C.S.A. watermark letters appear on any one specimen note. It's very unusual to find a note with all three letters.

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