R15c - 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated - U.S. Civil War Revenue Stamps

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Handwriting Transcript

Washoe, [Na] 8 November 1865
On or before the first day of January 1866. I promise to pay to Erlanger & Westheimer or order the sum of Eighty five 00/100 Dollars, with interest at the rate of two per cent per month till paid, Principal and interest payable in United States gold coin at par, For value received of them.
E. M. Peck

Scott Number: R15c

Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5962

Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: November 08, 1865

Cancel or Company Type: Merchant

Company: Erlanger & Westheimer

City: Washoe

State: Nevada

1865 promissory note with two R15c and two Nevada state revenue stamps affixed.

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