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Politics : Have you read your constitution today? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (111)	7/4/2002 9:10:09 PM
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re: revolutionary war heroes & religion did you know about: Jacob Barsimson: Paved the Way for Full(Jewish) Citizenship Rights fau.edu Francis Salvador: Became "Paul Revere" of the South by Seymour "Sy" Brody Francis Salvador was the first Jew to die in the American Revolution - on August 1, 1776 - following the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the colonies. He was killed leading a little army of 330 men who were defending the frontier settlers against the Cherokee Indians, who had been incited by the British.(cont) fau.edu Mordecai Sheftall: Acquired Reputation of "Great Rebel" by Seymour "Sy" Brody Mordecai Sheftall was a leader in the Revolutionary movement against the British in Georgia and was recognized as an important outstanding citizen in Savannah. He quickly acquired the reputation of being a "great rebel" and the British were very anxious to capture him. His reputation and abilities were used for the war effort when the Revolutionary Govemment named him Commissioner General of Purchases and Issues to the Militia of Georgia. When supplies were needed and money scarce, Sheftall advanced his own funds(cont) fau.edu Haym Salomon: Financier of the Revolutionay War by Seymour "Sy" Brody Haym Salomon was a hero and a fervent patriot whose love of liberty and business acumen combined made him a vital force for the War of Independence. Born in Poland, in 1740, he was forced to flee for his life due to his fight for freedom alongside Pulaski and Kosciusko, who later became military heroes in the American Revolution. After Salomon landed in New York, he immediately became a successful broker because of his education and his remarkable talents. He married Rachel Franks, who came from a famous American Jewish family. While New York was the seat of British power, and he was doing business with the wealthy loyalists, Salomon joined the Sons of Liberty, a group (cont) fau.edu Solomon Bush: Is Remembered As A Soldier and Citizen by Seymour "Sy" Brody Lieutenant Colonel Solomon Bush was the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Continental Army and was decorated for his bravery in action. The son of Mathias Bush, a merchant, he was born in Philadelphia in 1753. His first duty in the War of Independence was as deputy adjutant general of the Pennsylvania State Militia. (cont) fau.edu Aaron Lopez.- Merchant King Who Kept The Revolutionary Army Supplied by Seymour "Sy" Brody Aaron Lopez was a major factor in the Colonies' ability to continue to revolt against the British in their quest for freedom. He is said to have owned, whole or in part, 30 transoceanic ships and more than 100 coastal vessels that became an important delivery arm for supplying sorely needed supplies to the Revolutionary Army. Despite the pressure put on his ships by the British to prevent them from supplying the Colonial Army, his ships managed to deliver the materials needed for the Revolution. (cont) fau.edu additional at: fau.edu