Subject: Congressional Records

Excerpts from the Congressional Record featuring "7th Secession, Acts & Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Florida." The excerpts include acts relating to the Florida Railroad (page 16). This item is described as a companion piece to a letter from David Levy Yulee, President of the Florida Railroad, dated 1855.

This excerpt from the Congressional Record, dated July 10, 1882, discusses a committee report recommending relief for David Mordecai & J. Randolph Mordecai. The Mordecais were involved in the shipping business between Baltimore, Maryland and Charleston, South Carolina, and had been illegally charged a postal entry fee. The report favors granting them relief.

This excerpt from the Congressional Record, dated December 19, 1889, details the claim of Benjamin Weil against Mexico. The document discusses corrupt testimony, the reopening of the case, and the award to Weil (No. 447) by the United States and Mexican Claims Commission. The document spans 116 pages and measures 5 3/4 inches x 8 3/4 inches. Later sections discuss the return of the awarded amount to the Mexican government and newly discovered evidence of fraud and perjury in Weil's claims and those of La Abra Silver Mining. The document raises questions regarding the identity of this Benjamin Weil and his potential connection to Benjamin M. Weil of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who died in 1901. Additional information details the Weil family's prominence in Milwaukee, their involvement in Mexican investments, and the accomplishments of family members such as Richard L. Weil.

This excerpt from the Congressional Record of June 11, 1874, details the ongoing legal battles of Jonas Levy, focusing on his service during the Mexican-American War, specifically his role as captain of the USS America during the Battle of Veracruz. The document also highlights Levy's significant contributions to Jewish life in Washington, D.C., and his advocacy for American Jews against discriminatory practices in the 1850s. His involvement in a trade dispute between the United States and Switzerland over religious freedoms is mentioned, emphasizing Levy's activism for Jewish rights and equality. The excerpt mentions Levy's military career in the 1840s and his continued legal pursuits into the 1880s. Jonas Phillips Levy (1807-1883) was the younger brother of Uriah Phillips Levy, the first Jewish commodore in the U.S. Navy.

Congressional Record related to the Haym Salomon case. This document, dated August 9, 1850, from the 31st Congress, 1st Session, accompanies Senate Bill 310. It includes a section titled "A portion of the secret history of the American revolution as seen in Mr. Walker's Senate report no. 177 with appendix." The document is 23 pages long and is mentioned in Singerman (source not specified).

This two-volume Congressional Record from May 20, 1824, contains documents and testimony related to land transactions in Florida, specifically focusing on claims by Moses Elias Levy. Pages 335-356 feature testimony involving F.S. Warburg, Joseph Simon Cohen, and Abraham Meyers Cohen. The record sheds light on early Florida land claims, settlements, and the involvement of these individuals in Levy's plans for a Jewish refuge in Florida. It also includes information on other land claims, Spanish decrees, and letters from surveyor Alexander Hamilton. American Imprints 22929; Servies 1203.

This document contains a deposition related to accusations of smuggling against Jewish merchants during the 39th Congress, 1st Session. The deposition includes testimony from Myer Stern, Solomon Hamburger, S.A. Winstock, and Abraham Valaskie. The accused merchants claimed they were fleeing the South when their boat was captured, and their claim was denied due to evidence suggesting their families remained in the South and that the Amnesty Law did not apply to Jews. The date is December 14th, 1864. The document is part of the Congressional Record.

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.

Memorial submitted to Congress on January 3, 1821, by auctioneers of New York City. Mordecia Major Meyers (1777-1871) is listed among the memorialists. The document is part of the Congressional Record and pertains to mercantile affairs in New York City.

This document is a record of a speech delivered by Judah P. Benjamin to the United States Congress on February 11, 1859, concerning the acquisition of Cuba. The speech addresses major issues of states' rights and slavery within the context of the potential annexation of Cuba. The document appears to be a printed excerpt from the Congressional Record.

Congressional Record report on private land claims in New Mexico from the 36th Congress, 1st Session. The report was presented to the Senate on May 19, 1860. The document includes contributions from Judah P. Benjamin, Senator from Louisiana, who later served as Secretary of the Confederate States.

Report C.C. No. 173 to the Senate and House of Representatives from the Court of Claims concerning the claim of Jonas P. Levy. Reported May 4, 1858, and committed to the Committee of the Whole House. The report, totaling 120 pages, details the findings of the Court of Claims regarding Levy's claim.

This document is a section of the Congressional Record from February 23, 1815. It reproduces a letter from the Acting Comptroller of the Treasury transmitting statements of debts owed to the Navy that were overdue by three years or more. The document lists the names of individuals, their rank, the amount owed, and any relevant notes. Some of the listed individuals may have been Jewish.

A 290-page document from the United States Congressional Record, dated January 1, 1828. This volume lists a comprehensive roster of federal officers, including military personnel, legislators, tariff collectors, land surveyors, consuls, and judges. The list notably includes several individuals with Jewish surnames: Samuel Israel, Nathan Levy, William Isaacs, Naphtali Phillips, and Aaron Phillips.