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1791-Sep.-07

1791-Sep.-07: Governor Effingham reported the “Terrible Insurrection” in Saint-Domingue to the British Secretary of State after receiving emissaries pleading…

HT-TCWI-2018-000135

1791-Sep.-07: Governor Effingham reported the “Terrible Insurrection” in Saint-Domingue to the British Secretary of State after receiving emissaries pleading for assistance. While the official account framed the uprising as a disaster, it signaled the beginning of a profound shift in regional power dynamics. The news quickly leaked into the streets of Spanish Town and Kingston, becoming common knowledge despite official attempts at secrecy. This report captures the immediate shock of the colonial administration as they realized the scale of the challenge to their authority. For the enslaved majority in Jamaica, this news represented a beacon of hope that the system of racial slavery was no longer invincible.

Source  ·  HT-TCWI-2018-000135 Scott, The Common Wind / Bates: HT-TCWI-2018-000135