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Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 23 (April 24, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00899 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper Height: 50 cm, Width: 35.3 cm Order a Copy

Union occupation newspaper published by Opelousa. Telegrams describe changing conditions of who is winning the battle in Jackson. Poem dedicated to the Union Army and Navy. Fugitive slave ad. Gray floral and tile pattern on wallpaper verso.

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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