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Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 20 (October 15, 1864)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05988.21 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864 Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 15 October 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : wallpaper Height: 49 cm, Width: 66.1 cm Order a Copy

Proclaims importance of states' rights. Discusses use of taxes, freed slaves, labor. French translation on right side. Printed on brown-sepia paper. Green and white floral pattern.

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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