(Jewish Daily Bulletin)
A movement to erect a statue to Chaim Salomon. Jewish banker who helped finance the American Revolution is being discussed in this city as a consequence of the preparations being made for the unveiling here on Friday of a statue of Robert Morris. Revolutionary War financier who observed a great deal of his funds from Salemon.
Salemon died in this city in 1755 at the age of 45 after he had given in excess of ### to Morris to add the stricken colonies. At least ### of the swim never was repaid.
In connection with the proposal ### erect a statue to Salemon a Philadelphia has revealed one of the few ###
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