1816 (Sanders’ Justification for the Monarchy): In the concluding notes of this section, Prince Sanders argued that the “tranquillity” of the kingdom in 1816…

1816 (Sanders’ Justification for the Monarchy): In the concluding notes of this section, Prince Sanders argued that the “tranquillity” of the kingdom in 1816 was the direct result of King Henry Christophe’s refusal to compromise with the “rebellious.” He maintained that the King’s “penetrating eye” had correctly identified the southern faction as a threat to the very survival of the Haytian people. By publishing these historical documents, Sanders sought to prove to the British public that the “sober industry” and “civilized life” of the North were superior to the “licentiousness” of the South. He believed that the King’s firm hand had successfully guided the nation through “tempestuous times” toward a state of permanent sovereignty. The Haytian Papers thus served as a moral and political defense of the monarchy against both internal rebels and foreign detractors.