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1801

1801: White inhabitants of Port Royal, Jamaica, petitioned the Assembly for funds to erect a “place of confinement” specifically to control the runaway popul…

HT-TCWI-2018-000037

1801: White inhabitants of Port Royal, Jamaica, petitioned the Assembly for funds to erect a “place of confinement” specifically to control the runaway population. The town was described as being “infested” with fugitives who sought cover in the busy maritime district. The petition aimed both to secure current captives and to discourage other runaways from entering the town. This request reflected the growing anxiety of urban residents regarding the masterless presence in the port cities following the Haitian Revolution.

Source  ·  HT-TCWI-2018-000037 Scott, The Common Wind / Bates: HT-TCWI-2018-000037