Subject: United States--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.

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from the 34th Congress, 1st Session. Dated February 25, 1856, it pertains to Senate Bill 113 and specifically notes the removal of Uriah P. Levy from the Navy. The document's description includes the notation '34ST CONGRESS, 1ST SECESSION'.

A free franked envelope dated April 13, 1858, addressed to John Rumsey, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The envelope is signed by Henry Meyer Phillips, a Philadelphia lawyer and the first Jewish person elected to Congress from Philadelphia. The envelope mentions Phillips's membership in the 35th Congress.

Free franked envelope signed by Henry Meyer Phillips (1884) as a member of the 35th Congress. Phillips, a renowned Philadelphia lawyer, was the first Philadelphia Jew elected to Congress. The envelope dates from 1857.

Printed ticket granting access to the floor of the United States Senate for the inauguration of President Ulysses S. Grant on March 4, 1869. Printed by Adolphus Simeom Solomons.

A green pass, printed by Adolphus Simeom Solomons, granting access to the floor of the United States Senate for the inauguration of President Ulysses S. Grant on March 4, 1869. The pass was issued to George T. Brown.

A pamphlet titled "HOW TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES ACCORDING TO THE NEW LAW." published by S. Druckerman, 50 Canal St. Copyright 1919. The pamphlet is in Yiddish and English.

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).

Autograph letter signed by David Levy Yulee, written in Washington, D.C. on May 24, 1846. The letter concerns payments. Yulee was a U.S. Senator from Florida and later a Confederate congressman.

Four-page letter written on Senate Chamber letterhead by U.S. Senator John P. Jones (Nevada) to William Ralston on March 12, 1875. The letter discusses an appointment Ralston seeks, pending legislation, and Adolph Sutro's lobbying efforts against mining patents near the Comstock Lode.

Petition recommending the appointment of William J. McCormack as Justice of the Peace for Washington County's 5th Ward. Signed by 24 residents of Washington, D.C., including Mayor James G. Berret, and endorsed by President James Buchanan. The petition is dated November 1858 and includes the signature of R. Cohen among the petitioners. The document measures 10x8 inches and is written on recto and verso.

Typed letter from Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo to Representative Emanuel Celler, declining to sit for a portrait. The letter is dated March 24, 1935, and is written on official Supreme Court stationery. It is fully signed by Cardozo.