Jan./1862 $5 Texas Treasury Warrant for Civil Service

1862 Texas Treasury $5 Civil Warrant

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This note was issued in Austin by the State of Texas. These warrants replaced the treasury warrants issued between June 1861 and March 1862 for military and civil purposes and were issued until about November 1, 1862. Quantities issued are unknown. The note is printed on blue paper. A vignette of George Washington holding a sword with one hand and with the other hand outstretched comprises the left border of the note. The word ''Five'' is printed above the vignette, and the phrase ''Receivable for State Dues.'' is printed beneath. The phrase ''Treasury Warrant.'' is printed in the upper-center of the note; the Roman numeral ''V'' is printed in the upper-right corner. With the exception of the vignette, the background of the note is an ornate green overprint.