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Salomon, Haym
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Salomon, Haym (c. 1740-1785)

Polish-born American financier. A supporter of American independence, he supplied provisions to the Continental troops during the American Revolution 1861-65. Accused of being a spy by the British 1776, he was briefly arrested and was captured and sentenced to death 1778. After escaping, he raised large public subscriptions for the continuance of the war.

Born in Poland, Salomon travelled extensively throughout Europe before settling permanently in New York 1772 where he became a successful merchant.
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See, for example, Deborah Dash Moore, "Beyond Haym Solomon (and Hank Greenberg): Teaching American Jewish History to 20th (and 21st) Century Jews," in Moving Beyond Haym Solomon: The Teaching of American Jewish History to 20th Century Jews, pamphlet (Philadelphia, ca.
Tradition Transformed: The Jewish Experience in America by Wenger Beth S. / Journal of Social History
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