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Interesting American History, thanks for sharing it here
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In 1864 they were probably paid mostly or entirely in greenbacks, not coins.
I was figuring with the introduction of paper and the whole coin shortage they would be using paper and fractionals.
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I saw a date that matches my birthday. (only 100 years earlier, but the 18 part of the date is not listed)
I found it interesting. Thanks for posting it.
If you have others, please post those as well.
Thanks.
Much of their pay would have gone immediately to the sutler's to pay back advances...
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Very interesting historical documents. I have always been intrigued with the Civil War period....Such a tremendous upheaval that may well have been the death of our young nation.... Cheers, RickO
The monthly average pay of $18.00 would equate to $277.00 today.