Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century

Cabinet photograph of David Levy Yulee, an American politician from Florida and the first Jewish member of the United States Senate. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from circa 1860 based on his appearance and life events. The photograph is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This archival item is a portion of the Congressional Record from April 22, 1872, featuring the closing argument of Adolph Sutro on a bill before Congress to provide aid for the Sutro Tunnel. The specific content pertains to the Mercantile topic. The record is geographically relevant to Washington, D.C., where Congress convened.

Excerpt from the Congressional Record, 47th Congress, 1st Session. The excerpt discusses a bill to relieve duties on tobacco and cites a similar case in favor of Simon & Rosenfeld of Baltimore on July 20, 1868. The date of this particular excerpt is March 8, 1882.

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from the 27th Congress, 3rd Session, focusing on the contested election of David Levy Yulee to represent the Florida Territory. The record includes details about Yulee's background, his political career, and the circumstances surrounding the contested election. The entry also includes biographical information about David Levy Yulee, his father Moses Elias Levy and his career as a lawyer, delegate to Congress, U.S. Senator, railroad entrepreneur, and his role in Florida's development. The document discusses his name change, land ownership, and contributions to the building of the Florida Railroad. Yulee's involvement in the Confederacy and subsequent imprisonment are also detailed. Date: December 14, 1842 (inferred from context).

Congressional Record related to the Haym Salomon case. This document, dated August 9, 1850, from the 31st Congress, 1st Session, accompanies Senate Bill 310. It includes a section titled "A portion of the secret history of the American revolution as seen in Mr. Walker's Senate report no. 177 with appendix." The document is 23 pages long and is mentioned in Singerman (source not specified).

Envelope with a franked signature of Emanuel Bernard Hart, a U.S. Congressman, addressed to Georgia Governor Howell Cobb in Milledgeville, Georgia, in 1851. Hart's signature as a Congressman is rare due to his short two-year tenure.

This archival collection comprises excerpted speeches delivered by Judah P. Benjamin, a prominent U.S. Senator, on the floor of the United States Congress. The excerpts are taken from the *Congressional Globe*, covering various dates between December 12, 1855, and August 14, 1856. The speeches cover a range of topics including naval affairs, the California court system, and the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty. These materials were removed from the *Congressional Globe* for the 24th Congress, 1st session.

A French puzzle card depicting "Uncle Sam's Troubles," likely dating from around 1882. The reverse side displays an advertisement for a hat, cap, fur, and men's furnishing house located at 60 Main Street. The card's imagery suggests a commentary on political or social issues of the time. The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 2, Folder 59.

A letter written by Dr. Isaac Israel Hayes to the New York State Assembly in 1878 advocating for further Arctic exploration. Hayes, a surgeon on the second Grinnell Arctic Expedition (1853-55), details his expeditions in 1860/61. The letter references his achievements and the potential benefits of continued Arctic research, as noted in the Congressional Record of the 45th Congress, 2nd Session. Information about Hayes's background is also provided, referencing the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia.

This document is a printed memorial from the Constitutional Convention of Florida (January 1839) to the U.S. Congress, requesting statehood. It includes the proposed Florida Constitution, signed by the convention members, and the 1838 census of Florida Territory, showing a total population of 48,223, with approximately half being enslaved people. The memorial highlights difficulties in conducting an accurate census due to the ongoing Seminole War and references the 1819 Treaty with Spain regarding Florida's acquisition by the U.S. Among the signatories is David Levy (later Yulee), Florida's first Jewish U.S. Senator. The item is a 28-page document, measuring approximately 5-1/2" x 8-3/4", bearing the imprint of the U.S. House of Representatives (Doc. No. 208, 25th Congress, 3rd Session). Printed by Thomas Allen. Neatly disbound; in very fine condition.

Passport issued to Sigmund T. Meyer of New York City on August 12, 1854. The passport, signed by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State, includes a physical description of Meyer. The accompanying stampless envelope is addressed to J.B. Nones from the Department of State.

This item contains a speech delivered by Lewis Charles Levin to the Congressional Record on April 7, 1847. Levin, considered the first Jewish Congressman, proposed raising a regiment of mounted riflemen composed solely of native-born Americans. The speech is part of the Congressional Record and is described as having only six known copies worldwide according to OCLC WorldCat. The provided metadata also includes extensive biographical information on Lewis Charles Levin, detailing his political career, his involvement in the Know-Nothing movement, his anti-Catholic activism, and his later mental health decline.

This document contains a transcript of a speech delivered by Senator David Levy Yulee (later David Levy Yulee) on June 12, 1842, concerning the Army Appropriation Bill. The speech emphasizes the need for continued funding to address Indian hostilities in Florida, citing instances of violence against white settlers. The provided text is possibly Senator Yulee's most significant address. The Congressional Record is cited as the source. David Yulee Levy was an American politician from Florida, notable as the first Jewish member of the United States Senate. Born in 1810 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, he later changed his name to David Levy Yulee. He was a key figure in the development of Florida's railroad system.

Congressional Record of a speech delivered by David Levy (later David Levy Yulee), Territorial Delegate from Florida, on March 5, 1844, concerning the tenth article of the Treaty of Washington and the extradition of criminals from Florida. This speech is significant as it predates Yulee's name change and his later role as the first Jewish Senator. The speech was exhibited at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) in 2005. Includes biographical information on David Levy Yulee, detailing his birth in St. Thomas, his father's land purchase in Florida, his legal career, his election to the US Congress, his name change, his role in Florida railroad development, and his service in the Confederate Congress.

A 290-page document from the United States Congressional Record, dated January 1, 1828. This volume lists a comprehensive roster of federal officers, including military personnel, legislators, tariff collectors, land surveyors, consuls, and judges. The list notably includes several individuals with Jewish surnames: Samuel Israel, Nathan Levy, William Isaacs, Naphtali Phillips, and Aaron Phillips.