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Connecticut Gazette, October 8, 1790: Correspondence between Moses Seixas and George Washington

Newspaper clipping from the Connecticut Gazette, October 8, 1790, featuring a letter from Moses Seixas of the Newport, Rhode Island Congregation to President George Washington, along with Washington's reply. This correspondence is considered highly significant in American Jewish history. The clipping is in excellent condition.

Associated People/Businesses

Seixas, Moses (Moses Mendes), 1744-1809
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Connecticut Gazette

Geography

New London

Subjects

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Judaism
Freedom of religion

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Oversize Box 3, Folder 1