Confiscation decrees, 1863 Aug. 13-Sept. 1.

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Confiscation decrees, 1863 Aug. 13-Sept. 1.

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The decrees, carried out by Benjamin Flanders, authorize the confiscation of properties for non-payment of taxes. The confiscated properties were formerly owned by Confederate sympathizers and include a vacant lot on 3rd St. owned by Sam Todd, formerly a Captain in the Confederate Army; a two-story building and lot on Washington St. owned by E. H. Wales, a "Secesh absentee"; and a house and lot, 274 Carondelet St., belonging to John Smoker, "absent, Secesh."

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Todd, Samuel M.

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United States. Department of the Treasury

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The Department of the Treasury was created by an act of Congress (1 Stat. 65), approved September 2, 1789. The orginal act established the Department to superintend the manage the National finances. This act charged the Secretary of the Treasury with the preparation of plans for the improvement and management of the revenue and the support of public credit. It further provided that the Secretary should prescribe the forms for keeping and rendering all manner of public accounts and for the ma...

Wales, E. H.

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Smoker, John.

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Flanders, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1816-1896

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Benjamin Franklin Flanders was appointed Governor of Louisiana (1867-1868), served as Mayor of New Orleans (1870-1872), and was Assistant Treasurer of the United States in new Orleans (1873-1882). From the description of Flanders, Benjamin F., letter, 1891. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 82558222 Benjamin F. Flanders, a native of New Hampshire, studied law in New Orleans, served as Third Municipal District alderman (1848-1852), and was also...