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1804-February-01

1804-February-01: A Haitian envoy named Joseph Bunel, who had previously served Toussaint, arrived in the United States to seek military supplies and officia…

HT-DRUS-1941-000179

1804-February-01: A Haitian envoy named Joseph Bunel, who had previously served Toussaint, arrived in the United States to seek military supplies and official recognition for the new government. Bunel carried a letter from Dessalines requesting guns and gunpowder to defend the infant republic against a potential French counter-attack. French chargé Pichon closely monitored Bunel’s activities and pressured the American government to deny him any official audience. Madison handled the situation with extreme caution, utilizing Dr. Edward Stevens as a secret intermediary to communicate with Bunel without granting him formal status. This clandestine approach allowed the U.S. to gather information on Haitian needs while publicly appearing to comply with French demands.

Source  ·  HT-DRUS-1941-000179 Logan, 159 / Bates: HT-DRUS-1941-000179