Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888 to Henry W. Allen
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00690 Author/Creator: Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: March 31, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Memminger, Treasurer of the Confederacy, declines a request from Allen, Governor of Louisiana, to "purchase five millions of treasury notes with the Bonds of the State of Louisiana." States that an act passed 17 February 1864 reduced the value of Confederate currency, thus rendering Allen's request impracticable to fulfill. Written on Confederate Treasury Department stationery. Contains a "Rebel Archives" stamp. Marked "Duplicate."
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