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Sandoz, Joel H. The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 23 (April 24, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00899 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H. Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 24 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper ; 50 x 35.3 cm. Order a Copy

Union occupation newspaper published by Opelousa. Telegrams describe changing conditions of who is winning the battle in Jackson. Poem dedicated to the Union Army and Navy. Fugitive slave ad. Gray floral and tile pattern on wallpaper verso.

Before 1852, the Opelousas Courier was titled The Opelousas Gazette, and was published by Joel Sandoz and George Addison. The Courier was published from 1852 to 1910, with some issues printed on wallpaper from 1862 to 1864. Often translated into French, its French title was Le Courrier des Opelousas.

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

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