Civil War Bounty Tax, Collection Document, 1864-1866 A&M 4005

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 4005

Title

Civil War Bounty Tax, Collection Document 1864-1866

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197252

Quantity

0.01 Linear Feet, Summary: 2 pages (1 folder)

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Document recording taxes collected in Monongalia County, West Virginia as "bounty money", beginning 1 February 1864. The document records the names of collectors, the townships they worked in, and the amount collected. The reverse of the document also records money borrowed from banks and interest owed. "Bounty money" was a payment in cash given to soldiers after they volunteered for military service.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Civil War Bounty Tax, Collection Document, A&M 4005, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Bounties, Military -- United States
Civil War - West Virginia.
Morgantown (W. Va.)

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Morgantown (W. Va.)