Niles' Weekly Register with Supplement: "Legislature of Maryland - The Jew Bill"

Newspaper - Niles' Weekly Register, Baltimore, Maryland, February 20, 1819. This issue includes a 192-page supplement containing an extensive article titled "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent." The article discusses the struggle for equal rights for Jews in Maryland, highlighting the legislative debate surrounding the "Jew Bill" and including letters of support from Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and John Adams. The main issue measures 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches and exhibits some light foxing; the supplement is also complete.

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Subjects

• Jews -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
• Religious liberty -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
• Maryland -- Politics and government -- 19th century
• Legislation -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century
• Civil rights -- Maryland -- History -- 19th century

Physical Location

Katz AP8 N5957 811n v.15,Suppl. copy 2