Official letter from Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, Headquarters, Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, to Captain John W. McClure, Assistant Quartermaster, New Orleans


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Description

Banks explained that the funds of registered enemies or known Confederates were not absolutely forfeited by those persons, but had to be transferred to government hands. The list of enemies that had accompanied Special Orders Number 202 [of August 17] was "not a part of the order but a memorandum to assist in its execution."

Details
Title

Official letter from Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, Headquarters, Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, to Captain John W. McClure, Assistant Quartermaster, New Orleans

Creator

Banks, Nathaniel P.

Date Created

1863-08-20

Description

Banks explained that the funds of registered enemies or known Confederates were not absolutely forfeited by those persons, but had to be transferred to government hands. The list of enemies that had accompanied Special Orders Number 202 [of August 17] was "not a part of the order but a memorandum to assist in its execution."

Topical Subject(s)

Debt
Documents
Money

Language

eng

Notes (Physical)

Letter. Certified contemporary copy signed by Jno W. McClure.

Extent

2 pages

Type of Resource

text

Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz collection: National period, 1804-1950, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection

Finding Aid

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Contact Information

specialcollections@tulane.edu