Cr. 9. 8% Confederate Bond. Richmond. 1861 $1000. Very Fine.No. 1056. Printed by Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, VA. An early 1861 Confederate 8% bond featuring the portrait of Benjamin Franklin at center and an allegorical female with shield at lower left. This bond was issued August 28, 1861 and is signed by Register of the Treasury Tyler at lower right. Minor ink burn and small areas of restoration are seen at center.