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Tallahassee Rail Road Company Scrip

From: Lewis Family Papers, 1853-1967 (M87-38, Box 22, File Folder 1)

The Tallahassee Rail Road Company issued its own scrip which could be used for goods or services provided by the company. Although not legal tender, it was printed by the American Bank Note Company and commonly used as currency. These notes are dated 1866 and 1870.

Tallahassee Rail Road Company Scrip