1791-Aug.-25: Although the general insurrection was reportedly scheduled to coincide with St. Louis’s day, the impatience of laborers on the northern plain caused operations to begin two days early.

1791-Aug.-25: Although the general insurrection was reportedly scheduled to coincide with St. Louis’s day, the impatience of laborers on the northern plain caused operations to begin two days early. This premature start allowed some white inhabitants in distant parishes a few hours of notice to establish defensive camps.