[Mr. Lucky]

That you're wholly ignorant of General Lee's tax situation during the Civil War is, again, obvious to everyone on this thread save for you.

When the liquor wears off tomorrow, you might want to read the 1882 United States Supreme Court Case of United States v. Lee. The US government seized Lee's Arlington estate for the alleged non-payment of taxes. After the war, Lee's family sued the tax commissioners, alleging that the seizure was unlawful. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Lee family, which later sold the estate to the federal government for $150,000.

[mstar]

the 1882 United States Supreme Court Case of United States v. Lee. The US government seized Lee's Arlington estate for the alleged non-payment of taxes. After the war, Lee's family sued the tax commissioners, alleging that the seizure was unlawful. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Lee family, which later sold the estate to the federal government for $150,000.

Looks like the Lord eventually worked things out for the Lee family . . . just took a while. . .

and as an added "plus", we are now blessed with the beautiful Arlington National Cemetery.