Subject: 19th Century American Politics

A brief commercial letter from the publishing firm Naar, Day & Naar to E. C. Taylor dated April 20, 1869, in Trenton, New Jersey. The letter is from the office of the Daily and Weekly True American.

Letter written by David Naar to John R. Thomson on September 9, 1844, from Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The letter discusses political matters. Naar's biography highlights his unique journey from a Portuguese Jewish family in St. Thomas to becoming a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, including serving as the state's first elected Jewish official.

Four-page letter written by Mayer Sulzberger on his letterhead at 6th & Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Simon Muhr, who is traveling abroad. Dated May 10, 1880. The letter contains commentary on the political climate, specifically regarding Ulysses S. Grant's potential third presidential term and observations on the overstocked clothing manufacturing industry.

Newspaper clipping from the New York Tribune, September 10, 1853, extensively covering the Woman's Rights Convention held in New York City on September 6th and 7th, 1853. The article highlights the election of Ernestine Rose as first vice president and includes excerpts from her speech advocating for women's property rights. The ten resolutions adopted by the convention are also detailed.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York, on April 15, 1828. The newspaper includes an advertisement for the Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun presidential campaign, as well as a 'House to Let' advertisement by M. Myers.

This newspaper clipping from Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on January 21, 1826, features an article dismissing the laying of the cornerstone at Ararat (Buffalo, NY). The article, appearing on pages 330 and 331, includes a statement from the Chief Rabbi of Cologne expressing outrage.

First edition of a rare 32-page pamphlet by Benjamin Judah P., vehemently criticizing the policies of Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois. The pamphlet includes numerous quotes from the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Published on May 22, 1859.

Newspaper clipping from the Providence Patriot, published in Providence, Rhode Island on November 24, 1819. This clipping reprints an editorial from the National Advocate written by Mordecai Manuel Noah, responding to Pennsylvania Governor Findlay's declaration of a state day of thanksgiving for Christians. Noah satirically questions the exclusion of Jews from the governor's proclamation.