A Winchester Shinplaster
Summary
Corporation of Winchester, VA, has issued 5 cent paper currency ("shinplaster") redeemable in Virginia Bank currency. It bears signatures of former Hagerstown newspapermen, C.A.B. Coffroth and John D. Ridenour.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 22nd, 1862
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
