Banica, Laxavon, Neiba, Puerto Plata. Its inhabitants are addressed in Pierrot’s proclamation.

“Inhabitants of the plains of Azua, of Neyba, of Saint-Jean, of Las Matas, of Banica, of Laxavon, remember that at all times your produce has had its natural outlet on the soil of our western departments, and that there you have always found a profitable exchange and a kindly protection; nature willed it so; she will resume her sway whatever may be done.

“Inhabitants of the fields of Saint-Yague, of La Véga, of Cotuy, of Moca, of the town of Puerto-Plata, do not forget that commerce has established between us necessary and advantageous relations, which you must restore for the prosperity of your families.