The Correspondence of Thomas Jefferson
By Subject
FRANCE / REVOLUTION / MONARCHY
We have just received here the news of the decapitation of the King
of France. Should the present foment in Europe not produce republics
everywhere, it will at least soften the monarchical governments by
rendering monarchs amenable to punishment like other criminals, and
doing away that rages of insolence and oppression, the inviolability
of the King's person. We I hope shall adhere to our republican
government, and keep it to its original principles by narrowly
watching it.
to Unknown Recipient, 18 March 1793
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