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Gazette of the United States, June 19, 1790: Letter from Levi Sheftel to George Washington
Newspaper clipping from the *Gazette of the United States*, June 19, 1790, featuring a letter from Levi Sheftel, President of the Savannah, Georgia Hebrew Congregation, to President George Washington, and Washington's reply. This is considered the first published example of Jewish support for the newly elected President of the United States. The item consists of two folio leaves (16.25 x 10 inches).
Associated People/Businesses
- Sheftel, Levi
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Gazette of the United States
- SHEFTAL, LEVI
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Arc.MS.56, Volume A, Page 6