"It does not admit of the use of poison in any way, nor of the wanton devastation of a district."

In a recent post of letters to and from Sherman, it was noted that salt was spread on arable land, to make it unable to grow crops for some time. Does that constitute poison?

You are right about the ambiguity. Anything written by lawyers admits aof interpretation; I suppose that's so the lawsiuts can proceed! LOL Stan