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1812, January (Promulgation of the Code Henry): In early 1812, the King oversaw the completion and publication of the Code Henry, a comprehensive body of law…

HT-HAPA-1816-000104

1812, January (Promulgation of the Code Henry): In early 1812, the King oversaw the completion and publication of the Code Henry, a comprehensive body of laws designed to govern all aspects of Haytian life. This code addressed civil, criminal, and agricultural regulations, aiming to replace the “uncertainty of colonial law” with a systematic national jurisprudence. The King personally presided over the deliberations of the commission tasked with drafting these laws to ensure they remained consistent with the nation’s needs. The agricultural portion of the code was particularly emphasized for its role in regulating the “reciprocal duties” of proprietors and labourers. This legal achievement was lauded as a “monument of wisdom” that would secure the rights of the people for generations.

Source  ·  HT-HAPA-1816-000104  ·  p. 83-84 Sanders, Haytian Papers, 83-84 / Bates: HT-HAPA-1816-000104, 000105