America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe Type Letter Signed Title America as an Asylum to the Oppressed of Europe 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. year created 1794 month created 09 day created 17 author John Jay sent from location London recipient Alexander Hamilton in collection Alexander Hamilton Papers in image WGD23 notable person/group Alexander Hamilton John Jay Rochefoucauld Liancourt oppressed national assembly of France notable location France London Europe notable item/thing war discord oppression domination asylum evils National Assembly of France rank and character Providence French Revolution document number 1794091760001 page start 1 Layout Sort Position Last edited Last completed Last approved Ascending Descending Sort Filter No filter Is edited Is not edited Is completed Is not completed Is approved Is not approved Filter Show original titles of 1 1–2 of 2 Page Last transcribed Status #1 1794/wgd23_1.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #2 1794/wgd23_2.jpg Transcribe Not transcribed New #1 1794/wgd23_1.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New #2 1794/wgd23_2.jpg Transcribe Last transcribed Not transcribed Status New