1850-April-24: The American agent, Green, arrived in Port-au-Prince aboard the Vixen, followed two days later by the warships Albany and Germantown.

1850-April-24: The American agent, Green, arrived in Port-au-Prince aboard the Vixen, followed two days later by the warships Albany and Germantown. This significant naval demonstration was likely intended to overawe the Haitian government and emphasize the seriousness of American demands. Green’s conduct upon arrival suggested that the United States preferred to settle its disputes with Haiti independently, without the involvement of British or French mediators. This unilateral approach highlighted a growing rivalry in Caribbean imperialism between the United States and the established European powers.