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1794-Jun.-04

1794-Jun.-04: Republican forces evacuated Port-au-Prince and retreated to the mountains, allowing British troops to take full possession of the colonial capi…

1794-Jun.-04: Republican forces evacuated Port-au-Prince and retreated to the mountains, allowing British troops to take full possession of the colonial capital. The British commanders were fortunate to prevent the town and the shipping from being set on fire by the fleeing commissioners.

Source  ·  p. 159-160 Edwards, Historical Survey, 159-160