$1000 CSA Bond endorsed to The Bank of Charleston on April 18, 1861, a month after Ft. Sumter, at 8% yearly interest. Redeemable in September 1871. Vignette, a young Jefferson Davis at center as a colonel in the Mexican War. #198 out of 1373 issued. Criswell 4, Ball 16 - a scarce early CSA $1000 bond.

Excellent, nice remaining red ink on obverse and reverse.