Haiti papers, [ca. 1791-1804].

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Haiti papers, [ca. 1791-1804].

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The collection consists of papers relating to the Haitian revolution from ca. 1791-1804. Includes correspondence of Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Henri Christophe, Alexandre Pétion, Jean Pierre Boyer, which generally concern military details or safe-conduct for individuals. Of particular note is a letter by Toussaint of his feelings for Saint Domingue, for France, and for the coming negotiations with the French agent Philippe Roume; and a letter from a Haitian agent sent by Toussaint to the United States to reestablish trade following the conquest of Saint Domingue.

22 items.

Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7404430

Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

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Toussaint-Louverture, 1743?-1803

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mh78xn (person)

Reformer, Haitian army officer, and public official. Full name: Pierre Dominique Toussaint Louverture. From the description of Toussaint Louverture papers, 1797-1800. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981003 Haitian general and liberator. From the description of Passport, An 6 [i.e. 1798] Germinal 22, Gonaïves, Haiti, issued to Richard Codman. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 14444822 ...

Dessalines, Jean-Jacques, 1758-1806

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Emperor of Haiti; former slave. From the description of Jean-Jacques Dessalines permit, 1804. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79424032 ...

Pétion, Alexandre, 1770-1818

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Boyer, Jean Pierre

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Henri Christophe, King of Haiti, 1767-1820

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Roume, Philippe-Rose

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French public official. From the description of Correspondence and reports, 1791-circa 1802. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71015518 ...