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1766-Nov.-01: A new act passed…
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1766-Nov.-02: The Count of Rochford,…
Un Negre nommé César, Congo,…
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The fleet sights Dominica on…
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At a deserted Guadeloupe village…
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Deux Negres nouveaux, nation Congo,…
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Un Negre Congo, nommé Jasmin,…
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Babet,…
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DECREE of the Conseil of…
REGULATORY DECREE of the Conseil…
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Une Négresse Ibo, nommée Marie-Jeanne,…
Trois Negres nouveaux, de nation…
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Columbus posts a general safe-conduct…
Deux Negres nouveaux, étampés d’un…
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Un Negre Créole, nommé Médor,…
Un Negre Créole, nommé Martin,…
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JUDGMENT of the Conseil de…
Un Negre étampé sur le…
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ORDER concerning the nègres of…
Un Mulâtre nommé Louis, âgé…
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ACT of Notoriety of the…
DECREE of the Conseil du…
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Spaniards take captives at Sainte-Croix…
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Iris,…
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LETTER from the Minister to…
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Un Negre, Mondongue, étampé sur…
Un Negre, Congo, nommé Neptune,…
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Roldán signs articles at La…
November 17, 1730: Departs for…
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Un Negre créole, nommé Petit-René,…
Un Negre, nommé Germain, tapissier…
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Quatre Negres nouveaux, nation Congo,…
Un Negre Créole, nommé Michel,…
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Un Negre Mondongue, nommé Patrice,…
Trois Negres, l’un nommé Adonis,…
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ORDER of the Administrators to…
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Columbus lands at Samaná a…
Port-Réal. Columbus anchors there on…
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Un Negre Bambara, nommé Larose,…
Un Negre Cotocoly, étampé sur…
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The Conseil du Cap orders…
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Guacanagarí sends two gold masks…
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Columbus finds the Navidad fort…
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November 2 — On this day in history
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1766
1766-Nov.-02: The Count of Rochford, serving as the Extraordinary Ambassador and Plenipotentiary of King George III, was granted his first official audience …
1766-Nov.-02: The Count of Rochford, serving as the Extraordinary Ambassador and Plenipotentiary of King George III, was granted his first official audience with the French King. This high-level diplomatic meeting…
1771
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé César, Congo, étampé sur l'estomac, CHAPUZET, Perruquier, Cocher & Tailleur, âgé d'environ 20 à 22 ans, taille de 5 pieds 2 ou 3 pouces, ayant la peau rouge, les levres grosses, le nez gros & plat, la jambe bien faite, est maron depuis le 25 du mois dernier. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Chapuzet, à la Plaine-du-Nord, sur l'Habitation de l'Heritier-Simon, ou à M. Loir, Négociant au Cap, rue du Marché-des-Blancs : il y aura 300 liv. de récompense.
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named César, Congo, branded on the stomach CHAPUZET, Wigmaker, Coachman and Tailor, aged approximately 20 to 22 years, 5 feet 2 or 3 inches tall, with reddish skin, thick lips, large flat nose, well-formed legs, has been maroon since the 25th of last month. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested and to give notice to M. Chapuzet, at Plaine-du-Nord, on the Habitation of l'Heritier-Simon, or to M. Loir, Merchant at Cap, Rue du Marché-des-Blancs: there will be 300 livres reward.
1771
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Mulâtre, Créole du Cap, nommé Pierre, âgé d'environ 25 ans, taille de 5 pieds, bien fait, appartenant à M. le Vicomte de Choiseul, est maron depuis 12 jours. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. Gavalda, Receveur des Droits Suppliciés.
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Mulatto, Creole of Cap, named Pierre, approximately 25 years old, height of 5 feet, well-built, belonging to M. the Viscount of Choiseul, has been maroon for 12 days. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested, and to give notice to M. Gavalda, Receiver of the Forfeited Rights.
1771
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, Créole, nommé Gerard, étampé J J PL, les deux dernieres lettres entrelâcées, âgé de 16 à 17 ans, rougeâtre, est maron depuis 10 jours. Ceur qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à Mde veuve Laporte, tenant la Boucherie, au Terrier Rouge.
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, Creole, named Gerard, branded J J PL, the two last letters interlaced, approximately 16 to 17 years old, reddish, has been maroon for 10 days. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested, and to give notice to Mde widow Laporte, who keeps the Butchery, at Terrier Rouge.
1771
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nouveau, Congo, nommé Jean-Baptiste, ayant le ventre gros; & une jeune Négritte, même nation, étampés tous les deux GMC, sont marons, l'un depuis trois mois, & & l'autre depuis dix jours. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Carpentier, Habitant à Sainte-Suzanne, à qui ils appartiennent, ou à M. Frere, Négociant au Cap : il y aura récompense.
1771-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A new Negro, Congo, named Jean-Baptiste, having a large belly; and a young Negress, same nation, both branded GMC, are maroon, the one for three months, and the other for ten days. Those who recognize them are asked to have them arrested and to give notice to M. Carpentier, Planter at Sainte-Suzanne, to whom they belong, or to M. Frere, Merchant at Cap: there will be a reward.
1774
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un jeune Negre, nation Arada, sans étampe, âgé d'environ 19 à 20 ans, ayant les deux joues garnies de marques de son pays, la peau bien noire, de gros yeux, les 4 dents de devant de la mâchoire supérieure fort longues & ne pouvant être couvertes par sa levre que fort difficilement, & un nombril fort gros, est maron depuis environ un mois. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés de le faire arrêter, d'en donner avis à M. Berard, négociant à St. Marc : il y aura récompense.
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A young Negro, of Arada nation, without brand, aged about 19 to 20 years, having both cheeks marked with the marks of his country, very dark skin, large eyes, the 4 front upper teeth very long and able to be covered by his lip only with great difficulty, and a very large navel, has been maroon for about a month. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to have him arrested, and to give notice to M. Berard, merchant at St. Marc: there will be a reward.
1774
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nation Congo, étampé ROCHE ST. MARC, âgé d'environ 19 à 20 ans, taille 5 pieds, la bouche une peu de travers, est maron depuis le 28 du mois dernier. Les personnes qui en auront connoissance, sont priées d'en donner avis à M. Justin Roche au magasin du capit. Vaussange au Port-au-Prince.
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, of Congo nation, branded ROCHE ST. MARC, aged about 19 to 20 years, height 5 feet, the mouth somewhat twisted, has been maroon since the 28th of last month. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Justin Roche at the warehouse of captain Vaussange at Port-au-Prince.
1774
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre perruquier, nommé Joseph, sans étampe, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, bien fait, & parlant bien François, est maron du Port-au-Prince depuis le 28 du mois dernier : on présume qu'il s'est embarqué dans un canot, la nuit du vendredi au samedi, avec trois Negres & un Mulâtre. Les personnes qui en auront connoissance, sont priées d'en donner avis à M. Bourdon, imprimeur breveté du roi, à qui ledit Negre appartient.
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro perruquier, named Joseph, without brand, height of 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, well built, and speaking French well, has been maroon from Port-au-Prince since the 28th of last month: it is presumed that he embarked in a canoe, the night of Friday to Saturday, with three Negroes and a Mulatto. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Bourdon, printer by royal patent, to whom said Negro belongs.
1774
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Mulâtre nommé Antoine, de Curaçao, étampé sur le sein droit PEXAC, âgé d'environ 22 ans, taille 5 pieds 1 pouce, d'assez jolie figure, est maron depuis le 24 avril dernier. On prie ceux qui en auront connoissance, d'en donner avis à M. Maurin, Négociant au Port-au-Prince.
1774-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A mulatto named Antoine, from Curaçao, branded on the right breast PEXAC, approximately 22 years old, height 5 feet 1 inch, with a rather pleasant appearance, has been maroon since the 24th of April last. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to give notice to Mr. Maurin, Merchant at Port-au-Prince.
1776
1776-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre créole, nommé Georges, âgé de 22 ans, taille de 5 pieds 10 pouces, appartenant à l'Hôpital, est parti maron depuis environ deux mois. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. de Beaupré, Négociant au Cap.
1776-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Creole Negro, named Georges, 22 years old, height of 5 feet 10 inches, belonging to the Hospital, ran away as a maroon approximately two months ago. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Mr. de Beaupré, Merchant at Cap.
1776
1776-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres de nation Congo, l'un nommé Prince, étampé JORGE, âgé d'environ 22 ans, & l'autre nommé Jean, étampé CHAPEAU, âgé d'environ 26 ans, sont partis marons depuis environ trois semaines. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Bienac, aux Gonaïves.
1776-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes of Congo nation, one named Prince, branded JORGE, approximately 22 years old, and the other named Jean, branded CHAPEAU, approximately 26 years old, ran away as maroons approximately three weeks ago. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice to Mr. Bienac, at Gonaïves.
1777
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Catherine, étampée CHABOT, âgée d'environ 45 ans, rouge de peau, grosse levre, est partie marone le 10 septembre dernier, avec un billet pour huit jours seulement : on soupçonne qu'elle est du côté du Camp-de-Louise avec quelque billet faux. Ceux qui la reconnoîtront, sont priés de la faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mde veuve Gripierre, Marchande, rue Espagnole, au Cap : il y aura récompense.
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A woman, Congo, named Catherine, branded CHABOT, approximately 45 years old, reddish complexion, thick lips, ran away as a maroon on September 10 last, with a pass good for only eight days: it is suspected that she is in the direction of Camp-de-Louise with some forged pass. Those who recognize her are asked to have her arrested and to give notice to Madame widow Gripierre, merchant, Rue Espagnole, at the Cap: there will be a reward.
1777
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres de nation Congo, l'un nommé Hector, étampé ROULI, âgé d'environ 23 ans, taille de 5 pieds 1 pouce, maron depuis le mois d'octobre 1776, & l'autre nommé Jacques, étampé MORIN, âgé d'environ 36 ans, maron depuis le mois de janvier dernier. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis au Sieur Rouli, Habitant au Gros-Morne.
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Two men of Congo nation, one named Hector, branded ROULI, approximately 23 years old, height of 5 feet 1 inch, maroon since the month of October 1776, and the other named Jacques, branded MORIN, approximately 36 years old, maroon since the month of January last. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested and to give notice to sieur Rouli, resident at Gros-Morne.
1777
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre tonnelier, nommé Joseph, créole de la Grande-Riviere, étampé sur le sein droit VE. FAUTOUX & au dessous AU CAP, âgé d'environ 35 ans, taille de 5 pieds 4 à 5 pouces, les dents noires, le nez petit, ainsi que les yeux qui sont fort enfoncés, ayant une marque à la main droite & au visage, est parti maron depuis dix à douze jours. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Dufaud, rue de Penthievre, au Cap, à qui il appartient.
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro cooper named Joseph, Creole from Grande-Rivière, branded on the right breast VE. FAUTOUX & below AU CAP, approximately 35 years old, height 5 feet 4 to 5 inches, black teeth, small nose, and deeply set eyes, bearing a mark on the right hand & on the face, has been maroon for ten to twelve days. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested & to give notice to M. Dufaud, rue de Penthièvre, at the Cap, to whom he belongs.
1777
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Arada, nommé Lindor, perruquier, étampé JOSEPH DIEDRICH & au dessous AU CAP, âgé d'environ 19 ans, provenant de la succession Friou, est parti maron le 26 du mois dernier. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis au Sieur Diedrich, rue Espagnole, au Cap.
1777-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro Arada named Lindor, perruquier, branded JOSEPH DIEDRICH & below AU CAP, approximately 19 years old, from the Friou succession, has been maroon since the 26th of last month. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested & to give notice to Sieur Diedrich, rue Espagnole, at the Cap.
1779
1779-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé Charles, créole du Port-au-Prince, âgé d'environ 20 ans, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, appartenant ci-devant au R.P. Colomban, & actuellement à Mde veuve Debon, est parti maron de son Habitation, sise au Port-Margot, depuis environ deux mois. Ceux qui le renconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mrs Lejeune & Lenormand, Négocians au Cap.
1779-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Charles, creole of Port-au-Prince, approximately 20 years old, height of 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, formerly belonging to Father Colomban, and currently to Widow Debon, departed as a maroon from his plantation, located at Port-Margot, approximately two months ago. Whoever encounters him is requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Messrs Lejeune & Lenormand, merchants at the Cape.
1779
1779-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Anglais, taille de 5 pieds 1 à 2 pouces, gravé de petite vérole, ne sachant point parler françois, est parti maron le 26 octobre dernier, & a enlevé un Canot de 20 pieds de quille, peint en rouge, fort ras, ayant un morceau de plat-bord emporté, son derriere neuf & sans peinture, mâté en goëlette avec deux voiles latines. Ceux qui reconnoîtront ledit Negre ou le Canot, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Babot, tenant le Passage de Limonade, au bord de la mer, au Cap : il y aura récompense.
1779-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
An English Negro, height of 5 feet 1 to 2 inches, marked with smallpox scars, unable to speak French, departed as a maroon on the 26th of October last, and took a canoe of 20 feet keel, painted red, very flat, having a piece of gunwale missing, its stern new and unpainted, rigged as a schooner with two lateen sails. Whoever recognizes said Negro or the canoe is requested to have them arrested and to give notice to M. Babot, keeping the Passage of Limonade, by the seaside, at the Cape: there will be a reward.
1782
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Mulâtre, nommé Bertrand, Créole, sans étampe, taille de 5 pieds 2 pouces, âgé de 45 ans, de forte corpulence, bon Maquignon, parlant très-bien Français, & peut être se disant libre, ayant appartenu à M. Dulong, parti marron le 28 septembre dernier. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés donner avis à M. de la Roqueturgeau fils, Commandant à Tiburon, à qui il appartient.
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A mulatto, named Bertrand, creole, unbranded, height of 5 feet 2 inches, aged 45 years, of stout build, skilled horse trader, speaking French very well, and may be claiming to be free, having belonged to M. Dulong, ran away as a maroon on the 28th of September last. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. de la Roqueturgeau fils, commander at Tiburon, to whom he belongs.
1782
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
César, Congo, étampé CODER, Cuisinier, taille de 5 pieds 5 à 6 pouces, ayant les lèvres rouges & une cicatrice a une jambe. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à Me Lefranc, Avocat en Parlement & Procureur au Siège Royal de cette ville.
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Caesar, Congo, branded CODER, cook, height of 5 feet 5 to 6 inches, having red lips and a scar on one leg. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to Me Lefranc, attorney in parliament and royal judge for this city.
1782
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Négre, étampé ROBINET, âgé de 25 à 30 ans, parti marron le 26 du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Delamarre, Négociant en cette ville, ou au Sieur Fourcade, demeurant à l'Archahaye, à qui il appartient.
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A negro, branded ROBINET, aged 25 to 30 years, ran away as a maroon on the 26th of last month. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Delamarre, merchant in this city, or to Sieur Fourcade, residing at Arcahaie, to whom he belongs.
1782
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Louis, nation Tacoua, étampé sur le sein droit F ROUS & au-dessous P. GOAVE, âgé d'environ 28 ans, de moyenne taille. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis M. Chamau, en cette ville.
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Louis, nation Tacoua, branded on the right breast F ROUS & below P. GOAVE, approximately 28 years old, of average height. Those who have any knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Chamau, in this city.
1782
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Marie-Louise, sans étampe, âgée d'environ 24 ans, d'une taille ordinaire, marquée de petite vérole; ladite Négresse venant des Isles du vent. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés de la faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mrs Mathieu frères & Compagnie, Négocians en cette ville, à qui elle appartient; il y aura récompense.
1782-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Marie-Louise, without brand, approximately 24 years old, of ordinary height, marked with smallpox; said Negress coming from the Windward Islands. Those who have any knowledge of her are asked to have her arrested & to give notice to Messrs. Mathieu frères & Compagnie, Merchants in this city, to whom she belongs; there will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Lys, Négresse Congo, étampée BLAYON, ayant de petites marques aux joues, de petits yeux, grande bouche. La ramener à Madame Lemoine, Sage-Femme Jurée, sa maitresse, qui donnera deux portugaise de récompense.
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Lys, negress Congo, branded BLAYON, having small marks on her cheeks, small eyes, large mouth. To be brought to Madame Lemoine, Sworn Midwife, her mistress, who will give two Portuguese as reward.
1785
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Louis, Créole, agé de 34 ans, ayant une oreille coupée, Jacques Créole, âgé de 36 ans, Pierre, Congo, âgé de 44 ans, tous trois étampés DARNET, marrons. En donner avis à M. Darnet, habitant à la Marmelade.
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Louis, Creole, aged 34 years old, having a cut ear, Jacques Creole, aged 36 years old, Pierre, Congo, aged 44 years old, all three branded DARNET, maroons. Report to M. Darnet, residing at Marmelade.
1785
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
un Nègre nouveau âgé de 28 à 30 ans, taille 5 pieds 3 pouces, ayant une grosseur sur une main & des marques de son pays sur le corps, à M. Faucher au Pitale, marron du 18 octobre.
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A new negro aged 28 to 30 years, height 5 feet 3 inches, having a swelling on one hand and country marks on his body, belonging to M. Faucher at Pitale, maroon since 18 October.
1785
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre nouveau Nation Aguia, taille 5 pieds 4 pouces, rouge, & velu, étampé ACDIGÉ GVES, marron depuis un mois et demi. En donner avis à MM. Delaire, Chaudruc [esperluette] Dumoutier, Négocians, Au Cap, ou à M. Viller, Négociamt aux Gonaïves. Il y aura récompense.
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
A new negro of Aguia nation, height 5 feet 4 inches, reddish and hairy, branded ACDIGÉ GVES, maroon for a month and a half. Report to MM. Delaire, Chaudruc & Dumoutier, Merchants, at Cap, or to M. Viller, Merchant at Gonaïves. There will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Antoine, Congo, taille 5 pieds 2 pouces, replet, grosses levres, étampé sur les deux seins SALABARTAN, marron du ccommencement du mois dernier. En donner avis à M. Salabartan, Habitant au Borgne, ou à M. Archambault jeune, Négociant rue S. Louis au Cap. Il y aura récompense.
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Antoine, Congo, height 5 feet 2 inches, stout, thick lips, branded on both breasts SALABARTAN, maroon since the beginning of last month. Report any information to M. Salabartan, resident at Borgne, or to M. Archambault the younger, Merchant on rue S. Louis at Cap. There will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Pierre, Congo, charpentier, étampé sur les seins COUSARD, marron depuis trois semaines: il a suivi souvent un Paccotilleur, & sait parler espagnol, connait toute la Colonie, a des allures aux Gonaïves, à l'Artibonite & au Fort Dauphin, où il a des enfans; il est de taille médiocre, replet, rougeâtre, les cheveux blancs, ayant de la difficulté à parler, il se dit libre & espagnol, ayant demeuré longtemps à Banic. Le ramener au sieur Cousard, sur son Habitation au Boucan Guimby, ou au sieur Lopies, Marchand, rue Royale, qui donnera deux portugaises de récompense.
1785-11-02 · Saint-Domingue
Pierre, Congo, carpenter, branded on the breasts COUSARD, maroon for three weeks: he frequently followed a peddler, and knows how to speak Spanish, knows the entire Colony, has connections in Gonaïves, Artibonite and Fort Dauphin, where he has children; he is of medium height, stout, reddish complexion, white hair, with difficulty speaking, he claims to be free and Spanish, having lived a long time in Banic. Return him to sieur Cousard, at his Habitation in Boucan Guimby, or to sieur Lopies, Merchant, rue Royale, who will give two Portuguese coins as reward.
1790
The comte de Peinier answered Ogé’s letter of 21 October, counselling calm
The comte de Peinier answered Ogé's letter of 21 October, counselling calm.
1791
The general assembly of Le Cap, on learning of the decree of September 24, postpones the political emancipation of the men of color to a more distant time
The general assembly of Le Cap, on learning of the decree of September 24, postpones the political emancipation of the men of color to a more distant time.
1791
Off Jérémie the captains of the Manuel and the Philipine confer, and their vessels change course in the night
Off Jérémie the captains of the Manuel and the Philipine confer, and their vessels change course in the night.
1791
The 250 men and the four commissioners Chanlatte, Haran, Bonneau and Richiez leave Port-au-Prince for the coast of the Mosquitos
The 250 men and the four commissioners Chanlatte, Haran, Bonneau and Richiez leave Port-au-Prince for the coast of the Mosquitos.
1791
Captain Bélanger of the Philipine confers with Colmin of the Manuel off Jérémie
Captain Bélanger of the Philipine confers with Colmin of the Manuel off Jérémie.
1791
Nantes. Home port of the Emmanuel, which carries the Swiss.
During this interval Caradeux and Lérembourg, who never lost sight of the maintenance of slavery, proposed to Bauvais, Lambert and Pinchinat that the enslaved men who had taken up arms…
1792
Saint-Marc. Polvérel and Aillaud land; the royalists try to raise the population.
Savary, mayor of Saint-Marc, Roy de la Grange and Decoigne, ardent royalists, tried to raise the whole population against them; but these guilty designs were thwarted by Chanlatte, who promised…
1794
After retaking Léogane Rigaud ordered Lefranc to seal Montbrun’s trunks and lodge him in a dungeon of the fort of Saint-Louis, where he was put on 2 November
After retaking Léogane Rigaud ordered Lefranc to seal Montbrun's trunks and lodge him in a dungeon of the fort of Saint-Louis, where he was put on 2 November.
1802
Leclerc died of yellow fever at Cap.
While the Independents were drawing their lines tighter around the town of Cap, General Leclerc came to die on 11 brumaire (2 November) of yellow fever. “A short time before…
1802
Larose won a victory over the French at Arcahaye, and chief of battalion Lamartinière died.
On the morning of the day when Dessalines was driven back before Saint-Marc, Larose was winning at Arcahaye a signal victory over the French; this very triumph cost the country…
1802
Death of Leclerc at Le Cap; Rochambeau succeeds him
Death of Leclerc at Le Cap; Rochambeau succeeds him.
1802
On 2 November Admiral Ganteaume asked that Chancy, before being sent to Ajaccio, not be placed among the convicts
On 2 November Admiral Ganteaume asked that Chancy, before being sent to Ajaccio, not be placed among the convicts.
1802
Daure, with Clauzel and Latouche Tréville, published a proclamation on 2 November announcing Leclerc’s death and the interim authority
Daure, with Clauzel and Latouche Tréville, published a proclamation on 2 November announcing Leclerc's death and the interim authority.
1802
On 2 November Brunet reached Le Cap with 1,600 men from the garrisons of Port-de-Paix and Le Borgne
On 2 November Brunet reached Le Cap with 1,600 men from the garrisons of Port-de-Paix and Le Borgne.
1802
Lamartinière is ambushed and beheaded at Cortad
In 1802, Larose having been appointed at the Crochus chief of the insurgents of the mornes of the Arcahaie, in place of Destrade, who had withdrawn into the mountains of…
1802
Larose defeats the French at Cortard; Lamartinière dies
Larose is victorious over the French at Cortard, in the Matheux, on 2 November 1802; Lamartinière, the heroic defender of the fate of the Crête-à-Pierrot, now in the service of…
1802
Dessalines attacks Saint-Marc
Dessalines resolved to besiege Saint-Marc. He had the Pivert gate and the Dusallier gate and all the posts that the French had established outside the town occupied. He attacked the…
1802
Yellow fever kills Leclerc, Napoleon’s commander in Saint-Domingue
Charles Victoire Emmanuel Leclerc died of yellow fever on Tortuga on 2 November 1802, aged thirty. Napoleon had sent him in December 1801 with a fleet and 40,000 men. He…
1803
The French evacuate Bombarde
On 2 November 1803, the French evacuate la Bombarde. Rouzier tells this under the entry Bombardopolis ou Bombarde.
1806
Christophe issued from Le Cap a proclamation to the people and the army urging obedience, order and discipline
Christophe issued from Le Cap a proclamation to the people and the army urging obedience, order and discipline.
2010
Jean Monestime becomes the first Haitian American on the Miami-Dade commission
On 2 November 2010 Jean Monestime won District 2 on the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, beating the incumbent Dorrin Rolle in a runoff, 53 to 47. The district covers…
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