Subject: 19th Century Politics

Pamphlet published in Baltimore by Sands & Neilson, Printers in 1831. This first edition contains 44 pages and includes a five-page list of members of the Friends of Domestic Industry, organized by state. The Friends of Domestic Industry was a convention of approximately five hundred delegates from New England and other states, including Ohio and Virginia, that met in New York in 1831 to advocate for a protective tariff. William Wilkins served as president of the group. The pamphlet's address is directed to the people of the United States.

Broadside issued in San Francisco, California on July 28, 1878, by Harrison Jones seeking endorsements for the position of sergeant-at-arms at the 1878-1879 California Constitutional Convention. The broadside lists 53 supporters, including Levi Strauss, eleven of whom are identified as Jewish. The document reflects the political climate of California during the constitutional convention.

Broadside advertising the Socialistic Labor Party's candidates in the Cincinnati city election on Monday, April 1, 1878. The flyer, possibly printed as early as late 1877, urges workingmen to vote against the Democrats and Republicans, accusing them of neglecting the working class. It lists several candidates, including Solomon Ruthenburg for the Board of Public Works and Jacob Hemmler for Director of the Infirmary. The reverse side contains text in German; it is unclear if the message is the same. Louis Benjamin, Chairman of the City Executive Committee, is prominently mentioned. Benjamin founded The Cigar Makers Protective Union No. 4 of Cincinnati in 1886. The broadside is significant for its depiction of class conflict and the involvement of Jewish individuals in labor movements during the 1870s, a period marked by major economic crises.

This 296-page Congressional Record documents the contested election of Stephen R. Mallory to the United States Senate from Florida in 1851. David Levy Yulee contested the election, resulting in a series of hearings and a final decision by the Senate. The record includes the full documentation of these hearings, culminating in the rejection of Yulee's claim and the confirmation of Mallory. Published August 24, 1852, this document details the legal arguments, political maneuvering, and ultimate outcome of this significant event in early American political history. Yulee's contest is notable given that he was the first Jewish Senator and the first Jew to participate in a contested election for federal office. The document highlights the complexities of Florida election laws, political strategies of the era, and the unique aspects of Yulee and Mallory's backgrounds as West Indies immigrants who entered Florida politics.

This archival collection comprises three excerpted articles from the *Congressional Globe*, a record of debates in the United States Congress. The excerpts feature speeches and statements by David Levy Yulee (February 13, April 15, 1856) and Judah P. Benjamin (February 13, 1856). The articles cover Yulee's stances on various issues debated on the floor of Congress and touch upon the topic of British enlistment. These excerpts were removed from the *Congressional Globe* for the 24th Congress, 1st Session.

Broadside invitation to the inaugural ball for President James K. Polk and Vice President George Mifflin Dallas, held on March 4, 1845. David Levy Yulee, a Florida Senator, is listed on the Committee of Invitation. This broadside is significant for being one of the earliest known examples of a Jewish individual being included in the official events of a presidential inauguration.

A one-page letter written by Arthur Wellington Hart in New York City on February 17, 1860, to Congressman Roger Atkinson Pryor in Washington, D.C. The letter discusses political issues, including the "Black Republicans," John Brown's Raid, and the Massachusetts Republican Beecher, Cheeves School. Hart mentions his relative, Moses Myers of Norfolk, Virginia.

Five-page letter written on August 5, 1853, by James Westcott, Florida's first senator, to his friend Peter Dumont Vroom, Governor of New Jersey. The letter contains significant historical information about Florida politics and accuses David Levy Yulee of political betrayal.

Two-page letter written by Mayer Sulzberger to Simon Muhr on June 22, 1880, on Mayer Sulzberger's letterhead (6th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, PA). The letter contains political commentary, specifically regarding Ulysses S. Grant's bid for a third term as President. It is one of four letters written to Muhr while he was traveling abroad.

A letter written by Mordecai Noah, a prominent Jewish leader and politician in New York City, to Azariah C. Flagg, the Secretary of State of New York, on March 30, 1828. Noah discusses strategies to ensure Andrew Jackson's victory in the upcoming presidential election, including influencing New York's senators to manipulate the electoral law. The letter reveals Noah's support for Jackson, despite his opposition in the previous election. The letter is a bifolium, measuring 7 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches, with an integral address leaf and postmark. It shows minor damage, with tears at the corner of the address leaf and at the seal. The letter highlights Noah's political maneuvering and the complexities of the 1828 election.

Three-page letter written by Samuel Josephs, a Jewish legislator in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, to Moses A. Dropsie, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and Jewish communal leader, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on February 18, 1873. Josephs discusses a bill stalled in committee, mentioning opposition from parties interested in railroads and offering advice to Dropsie on ensuring its success. The letter provides insight into Jewish lobbying efforts concerning railroad legislation in Pennsylvania during this period.

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from September 15, 1863, focusing on the "MAJORITY REPORT of the COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS." The report includes Judah P. Benjamin's findings on foreign governmental representatives.

Issue of the New-York Daily Tribune newspaper published on May 11, 1843 in New York, New York. The back page includes a column on the Florida election mentioning David Levy Yulee.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register published in Baltimore, Maryland on October 21, 1820. This issue contains an editorial ostensibly in support of a 'Jew Bill,' but expresses highly antisemitic views, characterizing Jewish people as consumers rather than workers and suggesting that the United States would benefit more from Irish laborers or German farmers. Page 114, Column 1.

Article from Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore on December 19, 1818, reporting on the Maryland Legislature's appointment of a committee to draft a bill extending civil rights to Jews. This article discusses the historical context of Jewish rights in Maryland, noting the previous exclusion of Jews from holding civil or military office and the efforts of individuals like Solomon Etting and Judge H.M. Brackenridge to secure equal rights.