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November 4, 1861
The National Republican
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Alexandria, Provost Judge Freese orders seizure of Washington & Co. goods to satisfy loyal citizens' claims due to a member's rebel army ties, appoints Mr. Wright to manage John A. Washington's property, and a commission assesses Witmer & Co. assets for creditors.
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More Seizures in Alexandria.
Provost Judge Freese, of Alexandria, on Friday, ordered the seizure of the goods of Washington & Co., of Alexandria, to insure the payments of claims made by loyal citizens. One of the members of the firm, a degenerate namesake of George Washington, is in the rebel army. Judge Freese also appointed Mr. Wright, who lives in the vicinity of Mount Vernon, the agent of the Government, to take charge of the property of the late John A. Washington.
Provost Marshal D. A. Griffith, and Messrs. Berkeley and Stoutenberg, of Alexandria, have been appointed a Commission to assess the property left by Witmer & Co., with a view to the satisfaction of all their creditors as far as possible.
Provost Judge Freese, of Alexandria, on Friday, ordered the seizure of the goods of Washington & Co., of Alexandria, to insure the payments of claims made by loyal citizens. One of the members of the firm, a degenerate namesake of George Washington, is in the rebel army. Judge Freese also appointed Mr. Wright, who lives in the vicinity of Mount Vernon, the agent of the Government, to take charge of the property of the late John A. Washington.
Provost Marshal D. A. Griffith, and Messrs. Berkeley and Stoutenberg, of Alexandria, have been appointed a Commission to assess the property left by Witmer & Co., with a view to the satisfaction of all their creditors as far as possible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Seizures
Alexandria
Confiscation
Rebel Army
Loyal Citizens
Property Assessment
What entities or persons were involved?
Provost Judge Freese
Washington & Co.
George Washington (Namesake)
Mr. Wright
John A. Washington
Provost Marshal D. A. Griffith
Berkeley
Stoutenberg
Witmer & Co.
Where did it happen?
Alexandria
Story Details
Key Persons
Provost Judge Freese
Washington & Co.
George Washington (Namesake)
Mr. Wright
John A. Washington
Provost Marshal D. A. Griffith
Berkeley
Stoutenberg
Witmer & Co.
Location
Alexandria
Event Date
On Friday
Story Details
Provost Judge Freese orders seizure of Washington & Co. goods to pay loyal citizens' claims, as one member is in the rebel army; appoints Mr. Wright to manage late John A. Washington's property; appoints commission of Griffith, Berkeley, and Stoutenberg to assess Witmer & Co. property for creditors.