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Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 48 (March 5, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.10 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 5 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : wallpaper ; 50 x 65.9 cm. Order a Copy

News that five federal gun boats entered the Red River bombarding Fort Beauregard. Schedule of prices for state stores. French translation on right side. Ads for slave sales. Wallpaper has floral pattern printed on purple-brown background.

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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