Subject: Mordecai Manuel Noah

An anti-Andrew Jackson campaign broadside published circa 1828, featuring woodcut illustrations and excerpts criticizing the inconsistency of journalists who initially opposed Jackson but later supported him. The broadside specifically targets Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure of the time, depicting him as a potential victim of Jackson's alleged retribution. This item is significant for being one of the earliest known American political cartoons featuring a prominent Jewish person and the president.

Newspaper clipping from the *Boston Commercial Gazette*, dated February 3, 1820, featuring an early report on Mordecai Manuel Noah's efforts to establish a Jewish asylum on Grand Island, near Buffalo, New York. The article details Noah's proposal to the New York State Legislature, including his offer to pay one-eighth of the cost and subsequent installments. It mentions the laying of the cornerstone of the asylum, later named "Ararat," in 1825 with much ceremony. The clipping is from Volume B, Page 15 of the archive.

Newspaper clipping from the Boston Recorder, published in Boston, Massachusetts on February 8, 1820. The article discusses a pamphlet proposing a plan to settle Jews in the United States, possibly referencing Mordecai Manuel Noah's Ararat scheme, although not explicitly named. The article comments on the ideals of the plan and suggests the Southern borders of the Great Lakes as a suitable location due to the canals and commerce.

Newspaper issue of the *Connecticut Courier*, published in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 5, 1825. This issue features Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal for a Jewish homeland called "Ararat" in Upstate New York, with Noah serving as Judge of Israel. The front page contains five columns, four of which are dedicated to Noah's article.

Newspaper editorial from the *New York Mirror*, published in New York, New York on February 29, 1840. The editorial, written by Mordecai Manuel Noah, discusses the biblical use of wine by Jews.

Issue of Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper from May 10, 1856, featuring a notable print and article on Mordecai Manuel Noah. The article provides a biographical account of Noah's life and career, including his work as a newspaper publisher. Published in New York.

A one-and-a-half-page letter dated March 8, 1822, from the publishers Gales & Seaton in Washington, D.C., to Mordecai Manuel Noah in New York City. The letter discusses the commissioning of an American artist to create a sculpture of George Washington, specifically mentioning the sculptor Henry Causici and his qualifications.

An 8.5" x 14" letter written and signed by Mordecai Manuel Noah on October 22, 1834, in New York City. The letter is a review of the play "The Merchant of Florence," performed at the Bowery Theatre in New York City. The letter was originally folded and placed inside a leather notebook containing the handwritten manuscript of the play (also part of this collection). Noah's multifaceted career as a playwright, theater owner, critic, and newspaper owner suggests various motivations for writing this review. This item is part of a larger collection of materials related to Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure in 19th-century America, notable for his attempt to establish a Jewish homeland at Grand Island, Niagara River, named "Ararat."

Newspaper issue of the *Maine Inquirer*, published in Bath, Maine on October 7, 1825. This issue features Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal for a Jewish homeland in upstate New York, to be called "Ararat." The article is a reprint of the original published in the *Buffalo Patriot* on September 15, 1825. The issue is signed by A. B. Sexias, Sec. Peo Tem.

Legal document from the New York Supreme Court dated March 14, 1827, concerning Mordecai Manuel Noah. The document, spanning two pages, involves Willits, Joseph and McClelan, William W. The case was held in New York, New York.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on April 8, 1828. This issue contains an article mentioning Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on February 7, 1828. This issue contains an article mentioning Mordecai Manuel Noah.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper from May 14, 1828, published in New York, New York. The issue contains an article about Mordecai Manuel Noah.

This archival item consists of an October 25, 1822, issue of the *Christian Register*, a newspaper published in Boston, Massachusetts. The issue reprints a letter from a Jewish organization in Berlin, Germany, published earlier in the *New York Commercial Advertiser*, expressing support for Mordecai Manuel Noah's efforts to establish a Jewish settlement in Ararat. The *Christian Register* also includes a favorable editorial about Noah's project preceding the reprinted letter.

Playbill for the performance of "Yusef Caramalli, or the Siege of Tripoli," a play written by Mordecai Manuel Noah, at the Park Theatre in New York City on January 20, 1822. The broadside provides a detailed description of each act, including stage scenery. This is considered the only known surviving copy of this playbill.

Pamphlet containing the first play published by Mordecai Manuel Noah, though it was never produced. Published in New York City in 1808. This is considered Noah's first published work and the first play written by a Jew in the United States. Approximately 12 copies are known to exist. Exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York's Jewish History Exhibit from May to December 2005. Information from Kestenbaum 6/23/2016 Auction and Singerman 148.