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Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 3 (June 18, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.13 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 18 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : wallpaper Height: 49.9 cm, Width: 65.3 cm Order a Copy

Lincoln's Proclamation to the citizens of the United States, dated May 17, 1864; note from Lee; news from various battle fronts. Gray and green geometric pattern.

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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