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Copies of the Laws Passed by the Several Colonial Legislatures for the Relief of the Catholics, the Removal of the Disabilities of the Jews, and of Free Persons of Color, West Indies: 1832 Copies of the Laws Passed by the Several Colonial Legislatures for the Relief of the Catholics, the Removal of the Disabilities of the Jews, and of Free Persons of Color, West Indies: 1832

Pamphlet published April 6, 1832, concerning Parliamentary Acts related to religious toleration in the West Indies. The pamphlet details legislation passed by colonial legislatures granting relief to Catholics, removing disabilities for Jews, and addressing the status of free people of color. It discusses the history of Jewish settlers in Barbados and the restrictions they faced, particularly from Christian business rivals. The pamphlet highlights the amelioration of Jews' positions in the early 19th century through colonial acts and refers to relevant sources, including the Jewish Encyclopedia (JE) and Marcus's *Colonial American Jew*. The pamphlet is unbound and in folio format, comprising 34 pages with two additional pages. It was issued from the House of Commons in London.

New-York Spectator, January 28, 1820 New-York Spectator, January 28, 1820

Issue of the New-York Spectator newspaper, published in New York, New York on January 28, 1820. Pages 2 & 3 include various Acts from the New York Legislature, notably "AN ACT, Directing the commissioners of the land office to survey and sell Grand Island in the Niagara river, to Mordecai M. Noah."

Niles' Weekly Register: March 19, 1825 Niles' Weekly Register: March 19, 1825

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on March 19, 1825. This issue notably features the first non-governmental publication of the final Maryland Jew Bill, which was passed by the Maryland Legislature and became law on January 5, 1826. The bill concerns the declaration of belief required for those of the Jewish faith appointed to public office.

Revised Acts and Ordinances of Lower Canada Revised Acts and Ordinances of Lower Canada

This is a comprehensive statute book containing all legislation enacted in the Province of Lower Canada (present-day Quebec) up to 1845. It includes significant legislation granting Jews equal rights and privileges with other British subjects in the province (1 Will. IV, Cap. 57, enacted 1831-32), as well as acts concerning Jewish places of worship and burial and the keeping of Jewish religious records. Published in Montreal in 1845.