[United States]. Fifth Issue Fractional Currency Hand Painted with Satirical Imagery. Ca. late 19th Century. Lot of Ten (10) Items.10 pieces in lot. William Meredith, portrayed on the common red seal United States Fifth Issue 10 Cents notes, (Fr. 1265-1266) seemed to gather no respect after the war as he was repainted in all sorts of unusual ways into odd characters like bishops, Indians, pipe smokers, Bedouins, etc. Ten different colorful notes and fascinating Civil War ephemera. Always popular. All are generally Very Fine for their types with vibrant colors.From the John E. Herzog Collection; 2005 Memphis Auction #249 (R.M. Smythe & Co., June 17, 2005, lot 2421).