In February 1864 , the Treasury re-confiscated 2000 acres of Davis Bend , restoring them to white owners who had sworn loyalty oaths .
Davis Bend was caught in the middle of the turf war between the military and the Treasury Department .
In February 1864 , the Treasury Department re-confiscated 2000 acres of Davis Bend , restoring Treasury Department to white owners who had sworn loyalty oaths .
Davis Bend was caught in the middle of the turf war between the military and the Treasury Department .