Letter from S. M. Isaacs to General Butler Protesting the Arrest of Five Jews Accused of Running the Blockade: Richmond Whig, March 24, 1864


Newspaper clipping from the *Richmond Whig*, March 24, 1864, featuring a letter from S. M. Isaacs to General Butler protesting the arrest of five Jews accused of running the blockade during the American Civil War. Reprinted from the *Jewish Messenger* published in New York City. The clipping notes that Isaacs was the son of Rabbi Isaacs, founder of the BDAI.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Isaacs, M. S.
  • Richmond Whig
  • ISAACS, M. S.

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Arc.MS.56, Volume D, Page 11