Speech on the Tenth Article of the Treaty of Washington and Certain Fugitive Criminals from Florida, Delivered by David Levy (Yulee), March 5, 1844

Congressional Record of a speech delivered by David Levy (later David Levy Yulee), Territorial Delegate from Florida, on March 5, 1844, concerning the tenth article of the Treaty of Washington and the extradition of criminals from Florida. This speech is significant as it predates Yulee's name change and his later role as the first Jewish Senator. The speech was exhibited at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) in 2005. Includes biographical information on David Levy Yulee, detailing his birth in St. Thomas, his father's land purchase in Florida, his legal career, his election to the US Congress, his name change, his role in Florida railroad development, and his service in the Confederate Congress.

Associated People/Businesses

• LEVY, DAVID (YULEE)

Geography

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Subjects

• Extradition
• Treaties

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9