How Much Currency Was Counterfeit During the Civil War?
In fact, following the Civil War, it was estimated that one-third to one-half of the currency in circulation was counterfeit.
How Much Did It Cost to Get out of the Draft During the Civil War?
The Enrollment Act of 1863 provided that a draftee could pay a 'substitute' enrollee the sum of $300 in order to enlist in his place.