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Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 46 (February 20, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.09 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 20 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : wallpaper Height: 50 cm, Width: 53.6 cm Order a Copy

Jayhawkers making preparations to rob and pillage citizens; announces John Hunt Morgan's raid into Kentucky. An act to prevent draft and conscription substitutions. Ads for slave sales. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has pink floral pattern (pattern # 1897).

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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