Interesting wartime financial document issued by the town of Paris, Illinois, reflecting the Union practice of offering monetary incentives to encourage reenlistment. Dated August 7, 1862, the printed and manuscript note promises payment of two hundred dollars, payable in two years with interest, to a volunteer. Signed by local selectmen, including Charles W. Berry and others, the document illustrates how municipalities supplemented federal bounties to retain soldiers during the early years of the war. Such notes were often tradable and frequently discounted, but this example appears to have remained with the original bearer, offering a tangible connection to the economic realities faced by Union volunteers and their communities. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available

Very good, with horizontal and vertical fold lines consistent with period handling and storage. Light toning and minor scattered staining visible, along with gentle edge wear. Printed elements remain clear and legible, and manuscript entries are strong and easily read.