How was scrip used? Instead of bounty land awarded for service in the Mexican War my ancestor from Tennessee chose to receive $100 in scrip. The National Archives sent copies of the scrip numbers along with discharge. The dictionary describes scrip as a certificate to represent a dividend not paid in cash but a promise to pay at a later date. When was the value for scrip disbursed? Could the receiver of scrip take it to the feed or clothing store and receive goods? Perhaps they did not want the land assigned and wanted to buy other land - another possibility. Would someone please educate me and this subject. Thanks Betty