New Orleans, Louisiana. James Cosgrove. Jan. 31, 1862. $1. PCGS Very Fine 20.,James Cosgrove issue. He was a leather goods supplier to the Confederacy in the early part of the Civil War. A much scarcer New Orleans issue that was payable at the Mechanics & Traders Bank. We recently saw a $1 note, grading PMG VF 20 Net, sell for $940.