America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe
Document 1794John Jay reflects on the war, discord, and oppression he witnesses while in London and hopes that America might become an asylum to the oppressed peoples of the world.
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Letter Signed
Description
John Jay reflects on the war, discord, and oppression he witnesses while in London and hopes that America might become an asylum to the oppressed peoples of the world.
Date
09/17/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
London
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794091760001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Rochefoucauld Liancourt
oppressed
national assembly of France
Notable locations
France
London
Europe
Notable items
war
discord
oppression
domination
asylum
evils
National Assembly of France
rank and character
Providence
French Revolution