Here is script that was handed out to workers on the C & O Canal in lieu of money. When the workers accumulated $5.00 worth of script, they could redeem it at the company store. This piece was issued for work performed on Section No 329 & Lock No. 68. It is a certificate for 50 cents. Rock Difficult, April 16, 1838. Hand Signed.

This is extremely thin with folds, creases, foxing....condition as shown. Printed on one side.