Washington A. Bartlett letters 1861
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Bartlett, Washington, 1824-1887
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Washington Montgomery Bartlett (February 29, 1824 – September 12, 1887) was an American printer, lawyer, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he notably served as Governor of California from January 1887 until his death. He was the first popularly elected Jewish governor of any U.S. state and – to date – the only Jewish governor of California. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he moved with his family to Tallahassee, Florida when he was 13 years old. In 1849, Bartlett sailed around Cape...
