A Valedictory Address to the Members of His Congregation

This pamphlet contains a valedictory address delivered by Reverend Moses Marcus on February 21, 1837, at the parsonage house in North Hempstead, New York. The address reflects on Marcus's time as a minister and discusses his dismissal, which he attributes in part to antisemitism and xenophobia. An appendix details the circumstances of his departure, highlighting conflicts within the congregation. Published by the Protestant Episcopal Press, this pamphlet offers insight into the challenges faced by a Jewish minister in 19th-century America and the early development of the Episcopal Church in Nantucket.

Associated People/Businesses

• Marcus, Moses
• Protestant Episcopal Press

Geography

• North Hempstead
• New York

Subjects

• Sermons, American
• Antisemitism
• Clergy
• Church history

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 8