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Poem
October 21, 1824
Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Imprisoned debtors in New York City address a poetical welcome to General La Fayette, with the final stanza expressing their longing for freedom to join in cheering for liberty and him.
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The debtors imprisoned in the city of New York addressed a poetical welcome to General La Fayette. The last stanza is as follows:
Thou friend of Liberty! once more
We bid thee welcome to our shore;
And could we but our freedom gain,
He, too, would follow in thy train,
And shout as loud as any yet,
"Huzza for freedom and FAYETTE!"
Thou friend of Liberty! once more
We bid thee welcome to our shore;
And could we but our freedom gain,
He, too, would follow in thy train,
And shout as loud as any yet,
"Huzza for freedom and FAYETTE!"
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Liberty Independence
Patriotism
Political
What keywords are associated?
Lafayette
Debtors
New York
Liberty
Welcome
Freedom
Huzza
What entities or persons were involved?
The Debtors Imprisoned In The City Of New York
Poem Details
Author
The Debtors Imprisoned In The City Of New York
Subject
Welcome To General La Fayette
Key Lines
Thou Friend Of Liberty! Once More
We Bid Thee Welcome To Our Shore;
And Could We But Our Freedom Gain,
He, Too, Would Follow In Thy Train,
And Shout As Loud As Any Yet,
"Huzza For Freedom And Fayette!"