Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 16 (March 21, 1863)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00843 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 21 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper ; 49.2 x 34.8 cm. Order a Copy
With French text. Prints a proclamation by Governor Moore calling for a General Assembly in Shreveport, the temporary capital of Louisiana. Articles describe female soldiers and war industries. Includes several ads, among which is one offering full amnesty for AWOL soldiers, another for gunboat artillery recruits, and one for a slave sale. Printed on blue/green floral wallpaper. After Baton Rouge fell in early 1863, Governor Moore moved the state capital to Opelousas. When that city was captured by Union troops, the capital was moved to Shreveport.
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