Letter from Moses Seixas to George Washington
Related Content
Letter from Moses Seixas to George Washington (Page 2)
The second page of the letter Moses Seixas wrote to George Washington on August 17, 1790.
The Letter From Moses Seixas to George Washington
On August 17th, 1790, Moses Seixas, an official of the Hebrew congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, delivered a letter to President George Washington, who was visiting the state. In his letter, Seixas thanks Washington for his leadership in forming the fledgling government of the United States, and also expresses hope that the young country would accord respect and tolerance to all of its citizens, regardless of background and religious beliefs. Use the side arrows to scroll between the two photos. Click on a photo to see it on its own.
The Letter From Moses Seixas to George Washington (1790)
On August 17th, 1790, Moses Seixas, an official of the Hebrew congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, delivered a letter to President George Washington, asking that the country accord respect and tolerance to all of its citizens, regardless of background and religious beliefs.
George Washington
To George Washington, freedom of religion was a “natural right.” As president, he strove to balance this right with good governance and public order. Portrait by Gilbert Stuart, 1797.