QUERY: MONROVIA, LIBERIA SCRIP NOTES

Some time ago, I acquired an auction lot, as part of my business as a numismatic dealer, containing two examples of se-tenant scrip. On closer perusal, I found that the notes were issued and to be used in Monrovia, Liberia, W.C. Africa.

Over the years, I tried to find more information about these notes. Also, I had them encapsulated and graded by a major "Third Party Grading" company: Paper Money Guaranty of Florida. Unfortunately my endeavors to find more background for the notes was almost entirely unsuccessful and this is the reason why I turn to E-Sylum readers. I would be most obliged for any written assistance you could provide on these unusual items. Namely:

• Who is W. F. Nelson? The only information I could find is that there was a politician of that name in Monrovia in the 1860s.
• What available information is there on the companies mentioned in this scrip? A.S & W.G. Lewis & Co. in Boston and Wm. Rowe & Co. of Liverpool
• When were these items issued and for what period time prior to possible redemption? (1870s) appears to be a hypothesis by PMG. How many were issued and redeemed?
• Who else has these items in their collection, which may be a possible future source in numismatic inquiries?
• If you are unable to help, could you refer me to anyone else who would be able to assist me with my inquiry?

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