original_query: Who was General Nathaniel P. Banks and what was his role in the Department of Louisiana?
query: Who was General Nathaniel P. Banks and what was his role in the Department of Louisiana?
answer: General Nathaniel P. Banks was the Commander-in-Chief of the Department of Louisiana during the Union occupation of New Orleans.  He was a friend of Rabbi Illowy and the Rabbi was able to help his congregants through Banks.