Anti-Semitic Diatribe on Jews in the Confederacy: Newspaper Article from *The World*, March 18, 1864

A lengthy anti-Semitic article published in *The World* (New York City) on March 18, 1864. The article focuses on the perceived role of Jews in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, accusing them of engaging in blockade-running, contraband trade, evading conscription and taxes, and placing excessive trust in Judah P. Benjamin. The article occupies two full columns of the newspaper.

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Arc.MS.56, Box 17, Folder 1