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Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 45 (February 13, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.08 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: February 13, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : wallpaper Height: 50.1 cm, Width: 53.9 cm Order a Copy

News from the Confederate capitol at Richmond that Lee's Army has not received reinforcements after the turn of events at Gettysburg. Ads for slave sales, fugitive slaves, and retail. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has beautiful multicolor floral and geometric pattern (pattern # 1930).

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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