1813, September (Suppression of Port aux Crimes Expedition): In September 1813, the rebels from Port aux Crimes launched a massive expedition that conscripte…

1813, September (Suppression of Port aux Crimes Expedition): In September 1813, the rebels from Port aux Crimes launched a massive expedition that conscripted individuals of all ages, from “infancy to old age,” to menace the western cordon. Simultaneously, a leader named Lamarre attempted a bold stroke by occupying a central position in the mountains of Port de Paix to threaten that city. Despite the scale of this mobilization, the government forces once again proved the “inutility” of the rebels’ endeavors by repelling the assault. The Haytian Papers highlight this period as one where the state’s resilience was tested by constant internal threats. These military successes further solidified the reputation of the government’s troops for unwavering “zeal and fidelity.”