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Letter from David Naar to John R. Thomson, September 9, 1844

Letter written by David Naar to John R. Thomson on September 9, 1844, from Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The letter discusses political matters. Naar's biography highlights his unique journey from a Portuguese Jewish family in St. Thomas to becoming a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, including serving as the state's first elected Jewish official.

Associated People/Businesses

Nam, David
Thomson, John R. (John Renshaw), 1800-1862
NAAR, DAVID

Geography

Elizabeth
Princeton

Subjects

Jews--United States
Slavery--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 2