The Provost Marshal's attentions te civilians in this matter were very much resented, and he was even threatened with lawsuits for the enforced disgorging of loot. There is much sympathy to be felt for the civilians, In very many cases soldiers possessing loot had a wish to part with it Bee very small consideration Civilians had purchased from the s found that it wis afterwards from them. There is always laeti it is always overlooked, and in this case the general opinion seemed to be great deal too much fuss had been made about the question.
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