Subject: Democratic Party (U.S.)

A judgment docket from the District Court of Philadelphia, dated May 1, 1829, certifies that Richard Garwood has no judgments against him. The document is signed by Samuel M. Solomon, Auditor for the city of Philadelphia. A note indicates Solomon's involvement in the Democratic Party and his status as a political appointee.

Letter written and signed by Massachusetts Congressman Leopold Morse on October 21, 1870. The letter expresses thanks to supporters for the Democratic nomination. The letter is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 16, Folder 1.

Membership certificate issued by the Bridgewater Democratic Club in Rockingham County, Virginia, on October 18, 1892. The certificate attests to the recipient's membership in the club. It is signed by Jefferson M. Levy, Chairman of the Virginia League of Democratic Clubs, and Chauncey F. Black, President of the National Association of Democratic Clubs. The certificate features the mottoes “Home Rule” and “No Force Bill” and a lithograph of Monticello.

This pamphlet details the proceedings of the 1852 Democratic National Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland. The document lists the 49 ballots cast, highlighting the eventual victory of Franklin Pierce, a 'dark horse' candidate described as a Northerner with Southern principles. Of particular interest is the mention of Solomon Cohen, a Georgia delegate to the convention. The pamphlet offers a snapshot of the political climate of the time and the participation of Jewish individuals in American politics.

This pamphlet contains the speech delivered by Judah P. Benjamin in the United States Senate on May 22, 1860. In this speech, Benjamin, a Louisiana Senator, criticizes Senator Douglas's Popular Sovereignty doctrine. The speech is significant as an indicator of the Southern repudiation of Douglas as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate and highlights the Southern demand for guarantees protecting slavery in the Territories, regardless of popular sentiment. Benjamin also discusses Douglas's debates with Lincoln from the Illinois senatorial contest of 1858. Printed by Lemuel Towers. [np, nd. 1860]

This pamphlet contains the speech delivered by Louisiana Senator Judah P. Benjamin in the United States Senate on May 22, 1860. Entitled "Defence of the National Democracy Against the Attack of Judge Douglas," the speech criticizes Senator Stephen Douglas's popular sovereignty doctrine. Benjamin argues for guarantees protecting slavery in the territories, regardless of popular opinion, reflecting Southern opposition to Douglas as the Democratic presidential candidate. The speech also discusses Douglas's debates with Abraham Lincoln from two years prior. The pamphlet is a first edition and was printed by several different printers during the 1860 election year.