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Sandoz, Joel H. The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 16 (March 21, 1863)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08009 Author/Creator: Sandoz, Joel H. Place Written: Opelousas, Louisiana Type: Newspaper Date: 21 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : wallpaper ; 48.4 x 34.4 cm. Order a Copy

Raising of militias and militia rosters, editorials, ads, classifieds, soldiers letters, Ladies Hospital Association of Opelousas, etc. Gray, white, and red floral pattern.

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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