America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe: Page #2 Original title: 1794/wgd23_2.jpg Protection: Open to all Expiration: Never Status: In progress Mark this revision as complete Cancel America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe: Page #2 Go full screenExit full screen Layout Reset (14) London 17 Sept 1794 Dear Sir There is something very pleasant in the Reflection that while was discord and oppression triumph into many parts of Europe, Domination does not eptised to our Country. I sometimes flatter myself that Providence in comparison to the afflicted in these countries, will continue to leave America in a proper state to be an asylum to them. Among those who have suffered severely from these Evils is mons. De Rocheforeauld Liancourt, formerly President of the national assembly of France - his rank and character are known to you - He will be the Bearer of this letter, and I am persuaded that his Expectations from it will be realized Yours sincerely John Jay The HumbleCol. Hamilton Letter introducing the unreadable Rocheforeauld