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1816, January 1 (The Military Spirit and National Character): Baron Dessalines’ anniversary speech highlighted that the King had successfully transformed the…

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1816, January 1 (The Military Spirit and National Character): Baron Dessalines’ anniversary speech highlighted that the King had successfully transformed the “martial ardour” of the revolution into a structured system of national defense. He praised the King for teaching the Haytians to “cherish their laws” as much as they cherished their arms. The Baron argued that by combining military discipline with civil education, the King was creating a national character that was “majestic and imposing.” This blend of the soldier and the citizen was presented as the “sublime institution” that would protect the kingdom from internal decay and external threat. The speech reinforced the idea that Hayti was not just a military camp, but a sophisticated and maturing civilization.

Source  ·  HT-HAPA-1816-000207  ·  p. 186 Sanders, Haytian Papers, 186 / Bates: HT-HAPA-1816-000207