Confiscation in such a war is not a measure to be applied to individuals in a revolting section, but if the revolt is subdued, the property of revolting citizens is subject to the will of the conqueror and to the law of conquest.
Sherman explains the legal implications of confiscation during war, emphasizing that it applies to the property of those who rebel against the conqueror.
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