Title
[Document, 1788 May 30]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
May 30, 1788
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Assesses European situation--danger in the East. Threats from Turkey and Russia. France is making great strides, but there is danger. Thinks a National Assembly must be called. Pleased with progress of the Constitution. A noble document. Hopes that more can be done in cementing Franco-American relations. This letter will be delivered by M. de Warville, French abolitionist who is journeying to U.S. to study slavery in North America.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06745