1816 (The Civilizing Mission of the Monarchy): Prince Sanders concluded this section of the papers by asserting that the “Rise and Progress” of the Christoph…

1816 (The Civilizing Mission of the Monarchy): Prince Sanders concluded this section of the papers by asserting that the “Rise and Progress” of the Christophe kingdom was a testament to the “improved state” of the African race. He argued that the transition from the “frightful misery” of the 1802 war to the “sober industry” of 1816 was made possible by the King’s firm adherence to law and order. The publication sought to prove that the Haytian people were not a “wandering and vagabond” population, but a “well-regulated community” with high moral standards. By documenting the defeat of internal rebels and the establishment of the Code Henry, Sanders aimed to secure the kingdom’s place among civilized nations. He believed that the King’s “penetrating eye” for administrative detail had successfully laid the groundwork for a permanent and prosperous independence.