1793-Sep.-05: Governor Williamson of Jamaica informed Henry Dundas about the arrival of a Monsieur Borel, whom he described as one of “the most violent Democ…

1793-Sep.-05: Governor Williamson of Jamaica informed Henry Dundas about the arrival of a Monsieur Borel, whom he described as one of “the most violent Democrats imaginable.” Despite Borel’s radical republicanism, Williamson noted that he was an “active enemy” to the free people of color and opposed granting them any privileges. This case illustrated the contradictory nature of the “democracy” espoused by many white French colonists, which often excluded non-whites from its egalitarian principles. Williamson highlighted Borel’s views to illustrate the complex internal divisions within the French revolutionary movement. This report provided insight into the diverse and often conflicting ideologies of the refugees entering Jamaica.