Subject: Foreign relations

Second edition of Lewis Goldsmith's 'An Exposition of the Conduct of France Towards America: illustrated by cases decided in the council of prizes in Paris.' Published by Printed for Ezra Sargeant in New York in 1810. The first edition was published in London in 1810. Goldsmith, a well-known Anglo-French publicist of Portuguese Jewish extraction (1763-1846), examines French actions toward America using case law from French prize courts.

This Congressional Record excerpt from July 1, 1882, details the contributions of Captain Jonas Phillips Levy during the Mexican-American War, specifically his role in transporting troops to the Battle of Vera Cruz. It highlights his later involvement in Washington, D.C. Jewish life and his protracted legal claim against the Mexican government, dating back to the 1850s. The record also touches upon Levy's significant role in the response to a discriminatory Swiss-American trade treaty in 1850.

This 1778 book, "Discours d'un bon Hollandois a ses compatriotes, Sur différents objets intéressants" ["Discourse of a Good Dutchman to his Compatriots, on Different Subjects of Interest"], by Isaac de Pinto, argues for Dutch solidarity with Britain during the American Revolutionary War. De Pinto, a wealthy Dutch Jew, economist, and director of the Dutch East India Company, presents an economic argument against the American Revolution, fearing the potential disruption to colonial trade and the established political order. This work reflects the complex political and economic climate of the time and De Pinto's unique perspective as a prominent Jewish figure in 18th-century Europe.

This document is a section of the Congressional Record from May 31, 1836, detailing a report on a maritime accident that occurred in St. Thomas in 1832. The report highlights the involvement of Nathan Levy, acting as American Counsel in St. Thomas during the case's handling.

This 21-page booklet contains the speech delivered by Lewis Cass to the United States Senate on May 15, 1854, advocating for the protection of American citizens, including Jews, residing or traveling in foreign countries. Printed at the Congressional Globe Office in Washington, D.C., this first edition emphasizes the equal protection afforded to all American citizens regardless of religious affiliation.

This book recounts Mordecai Manuel Noah's travels through England, France, Spain, and the Barbary States between 1813 and 1815. Noah, a lawyer, playwright, and journalist, undertook this journey as part of a diplomatic mission to secure the release of American prisoners held by Algerian pirates. The narrative details his experiences, including his capture by the British, negotiations in Cadiz, and eventual arrival in Tunis. Published in 1819 by John Miller in London, this first edition includes an engraved frontispiece portrait and four engraved plates, along with a folding map. This account provides valuable insights into early 19th-century international relations, the plight of American captives, and Noah's own experiences.