Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Opelousas” in article 4 of The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1862., [Electronic resource]:
...e fall of New Orleans, and find the sentiments of the people unanimous to destroy the whole crop, rather than permit a pound to fall into the hands of the enemy.
The capital is fixed temporarily at Opelousas .
Publish this if necessary, for the information of the people. T. C. Manning, A. D. C.
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