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1802 (Psychological Warfare through Civilians): The French utilized local figures like the Sieur Vilton to appeal to the personal ambitions and family safety…

HT-HAPA-1816-000053

1802 (Psychological Warfare through Civilians): The French utilized local figures like the Sieur Vilton to appeal to the personal ambitions and family safety of Haytian officers. Vilton’s letters suggested that Christophe was acting against his own best interests and the future security of his “amiable family.” By implying that Christophe was being “overruled by some black chiefs” with evil intentions, the French hoped to sow internal discord within the Haytian high command. The correspondence focused on the loss of “personal happiness” and “fortune” that would inevitably result from continued opposition to General Leclerc. These documents reveal the extent to which the French targeted the personal resolve of Haytian leaders when military intimidation failed.

Source  ·  HT-HAPA-1816-000053  ·  p. 32-33 Sanders, Haytian Papers, 32-33 / Bates: HT-HAPA-1816-000053, 000054