Subject: Jews--Politics and government

Autograph letter signed from U.S. Senator David Levy Yulee of Florida to Federal District Court Judge Isaac H. Bronson, written in Washington, D.C. on September 20, 1850. Yulee discusses the Civil and Defense bill before the Senate, his upcoming trip to New York, and an effort to expose a falsehood. The letter is a bifolium with contemporary docketing.

Newspaper clipping from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, published October 19, 1872, in New York, New York. The clipping features a cartoon depicting President Grant receiving money from Jewish individuals, alluding to his controversial expulsion order of December 17, 1863. The description notes that Grant's order became a significant 'Jewish' issue in a presidential campaign.

A single-page letter written by David Levy Yulee to C.G. Memminger, Secretary of the Treasury for the Confederate States, on March 26, 1861, from Fernandina, Florida. Yulee recommends Felix Livingston, Collector of Customs, for retention in his post. The letter is endorsed on the reverse by Memminger.

Two-page letter written by David Levy Yulee to J. W. Pearson on February 1, 1846, from Washington, D.C. The letter details Yulee's plans for a log house and was written during his first term as a U.S. Senator (1845-1851).

A two-page letter written by Judah P. Benjamin to General John C. Breckinridge on May 22, 1867, in London, England. The letter discusses a post-war meeting to discuss Confederate accounts. The letter is entirely in Benjamin's hand and includes his signature.

Newspaper issue of the *Masonic Mirror and Mechanic's Intelligencer*, published in Boston, Massachusetts on October 1, 1825. This issue includes a news report on the revival of the Jewish government, the appointment of a Judge of Israel, and the foundation of a city of refuge. The report begins on column three and continues to the top of column four. An additional article, dated September 15, 1825, from the *Buffalo Patriot Extra*, is also featured.

Collection of undated notes concerning David Levy Yulee, the first senator from Florida, and Dixon Hall Lewis. The notes include information about Yulee's name change from Levy and his family background.

Broadside outlining a plan for elections to the American Jewish Congress. Issued by the Executive Committee for an American Jewish Congress, through Executive Secretary Bernard G. Richards. Published in New York, New York, early 1900s.

Handwritten report dated April 1, 1752, in Lima, Peru, concerning the Count of the Towers' attempt to transfer his mayorazgo (family entailed estate) to Spain due to property damage from earthquakes and the death of enslaved laborers. The report also discusses the arrangements of previous generations, the Count's will, and the concerns of the Royal Audiencia regarding the potential consequences of the Count's departure from Lima, including the possibility of Jewish invasion or uprisings.