WHO SIGNED THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA TREASURY NOTES?
The Confederate States of America Treaury employed many women within its workforce due to the shortage of man-power during the war between the States. Whilst many of the more established genteel ladies and their families stated that would rather starve than demean themselves by taking paid employment – there were many others who had no such qualms. The more affluent, gallant and prominent members of Southern society had been the first to enlist – and many were the first to die. Tragically, because of the horrendous slaughter that was occuring daily, many of their wives soon became ‘well-educated widows from good backgrounds’ with young families. As time rolled on and the economic burdens grew, and the wealth started to dry up, the putting of bread on the table was still a neccessity for those left behind and working for the good of the Confederacy, and accepting payment, offered them an honourable way to keep a portion of their way of life intact. The hours were long and the work was t
