Subject: Religion and politics

This book, originally published in the *Washington County Post* under the pseudonym Sherlock, comprises a series of letters addressed to Thomas Herttell, a New York Assembly member in 1833. Author Solomon Southwick, a professor at Dartmouth College, defends his opposition to the appointment of legislative chaplains, specifically criticizing Mordecai Myers's stance on the issue. The book includes notes and illustrations by the author and endorsements from numerous prominent figures, including several clergymen. Published in Albany by Hoffman & White in 1834.

This document is part of a series titled "Papers for the Jewish People." Numbered XXIX, it addresses the intersection of religion and politics. The document's content is not further specified beyond that, but it is dated January 1, 1931. The document was part of a collection donated to the university.