Lot 1291
Confederate Civil War Court Questionnaire
Sold July 10, 2026
- Price realized
- $110
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Dimensions: 15×12″
Condition: Has Minor Edge Wear, No Major Tears
Additional Information: This Confederate court questionnaire dates to the American Civil War era and relates to investigations into property holdings of enemy citizens or income derived from hostile sources. Documents of this nature were used in legal proceedings tied to Confederate sequestration laws, which authorized the seizure of property belonging to individuals considered disloyal or aligned with Union interests. Rich in historical significance, the questionnaire offers insight into the legal and economic measures employed by the Confederacy during wartime, reflecting the broader tensions surrounding loyalty, property rights, and wartime governance. An evocative artifact of Civil War legal history, it holds strong appeal for collectors of Confederate documents, political history, and Americana.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1291
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Letters › Ephemera
- Closed
- July 10, 2026
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