| Arkansas War Bonds Issued in 1861 |
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| 1861 Dated, Arkansas War Bond - Issued to Captain/Major Patrick Henry Wheat - 1st Arkansas Cavalry C.S.A. |
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| Here is a Wonderful 1861, Dated Arkansas War Bond issued to Patrick Henry Wheat ! Wheat was a resident of Prairie County, Arkansas, when the war began, and raised a company of cavalry from the county, which became Company A of the 1st Arkansas Cavalry, C.S.A. Later, promoted to Major, Wheat participated in the Battles of Cane Hill, & Prairie Grove, Arkansas, among others.
Wheat’s Arkansas War Bond is in fine condition, showing only some minor fraying at the left edge. It still retains nice color, and shows Wheat’s name, the Arkansas auditor, and Treasurer, as well as the date all hand filled. The $20 denomination bond is dated August 5th, 1861, and retains nine of its original ten interest coupons. A Fine 1861, Arkansas War Bond, that will Display Great when Framed !
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| Fine 1861, Dated Arkansas War Bond - Issued to Solon Borland, Arkansas, Senator, Editor, and Confederate Colonel |
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| Here is a Fine 1861, Dated Arkansas War Bond issued to Solon Borland ! Borland was a Mexican War Veteran, Newspaper editor, United States Senator from Arkansas, and raised the 3rd Arkansas Cavalry, C.S.A., early in the war, becoming its first Colonel. He led an expedition to capture Fort Smith, Arkansas, though Federal authorities abandoned the post before he got there with the Arkansas State Militia. Resigning all his military & public duties in June, 1862, Borland sought a quiet life, passing away on New Year’s day, 1864.
Solon Borlands’ Arkansas War Bond is a Ten Dollar denomination bond, issued September 25th, 1861, and hand signed by the Treasurer of the State of Arkansas, Oliver Basham, and the auditor, W. R. Miller. Nine of the original ten interest coupons are still present. The red and blue colors have faded a bit, but are still fairly nice. The paper shows a tear at the top, a folded corner at the bottom left, and one centered horizontal fold, and one centered vertical fold. Overall, the bond still displays very well and will Look Sharp, if framed and matted. A Fine 1861, Arkansas War Bond issued to a Prominent Arkansan !
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| 1861 Arkansas War Bond Issued to Merchants Fish, Butler, & Co. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. - Excellent Condtion with Nine of its Original Ten Interest Coupons still intact. |
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Here’s an Excellent Arkansas War Bond in {$10} Ten Dollar Denomination ! This is an unusual example, in that it was issued to a firm, instead of an individual. There are a few of them out there, but of all the Arkansas Bonds I’ve seen or had over the years, this is the only “Fish, Butler, & Co.” example I’ve had. It is an unknown firm, possibly doing business in Little Rock. Nine of the original ten interest coupons are still present, with the paper in great shape, appearing unfolded, and with good colors. It measures about 8.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall. A Great Arkansas War Bond issued to an unusual Business or Firm!
[Thanks to my friend, Alan Thompson, we now know that N. H. Fish, along with Samuel & William Butler, were patriotic merchants in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.]
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| Excellent Condition 1861 Dated Arkansas War Bond - Issued to the Commissary Sergeant of the 4th Arkansas Cavalry, C.S.A. |
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Here is a Very Fine 1861, dated Arkansas War Bond, w/Nine of its Original Ten Interest Coupons still attached ! It is a Twenty Dollar denomination, issued to E. G. Whitesides, who was Commissary Sergeant of the 4th Arkansas Cavalry Regiment, C.S.A. [Gordon’s] The bond is in excellent condition, with few visible folds, slightly fading colors, but still displaying perfectly. It measures about 8.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall. A Fine Displaying Arkansas War Bond, Issued to an Arkansas Confederate NCO !
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| 1861 Arkansas War Bond Issued to an Arkansas Confederate Captain |
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Here is a Very Fine 1861, dated Arkansas War Bond, w/Nine of its Original Ten Interest Coupons still intact ! It is a Ten Dollar denomination, issued on Sept. 16th, 1861, to H. E. Green, who was quite likely Henry E. Green, Captain of Company E, the “Napoleon Grays”, of the 15th Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A. [Josey’s] The bond is in excellent condition with few visible folds, one small tear along the bottom, and still retaining fairly vivid colors. It measures about 8.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall. A Fine Displaying Arkansas War Bond Issued to an Arkansas Confederate Officer !
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