Captain Jonas P. Levy and the Battle of Vera Cruz: A Congressional Record

This Congressional Record excerpt from July 1, 1882, details the contributions of Captain Jonas Phillips Levy during the Mexican-American War, specifically his role in transporting troops to the Battle of Vera Cruz. It highlights his later involvement in Washington, D.C. Jewish life and his protracted legal claim against the Mexican government, dating back to the 1850s. The record also touches upon Levy's significant role in the response to a discriminatory Swiss-American trade treaty in 1850.

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, Jonas Phillips, 1807-1883

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• Mexican War, 1846-1848
• Jews
• History
• 19th century
• Foreign relations

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