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1766-Nov.-01: A new act passed…
1766-Nov.-01: The British Parliament’s Free…
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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…
Un jeune Negre de 13…
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Deux Negres nouveaux, nation Congo,…
Un Negre, Créole du Grand-Goave,…
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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…
Deux Negres, dont l’un nommé…
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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…
Un Mulâtre, nommé Jean-Pierre, âgé…
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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…
Trois Negres, nation Mozambique, nommés…
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Un Negre Créole nommé Etienne,…
Une jeune Négresse, nation Mesurade,…
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Deux Negres étampés F. BLERY,…
Un Negre Congo, nommé l’Eveillé,…
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Guacanagarí sends two gold masks…
Un Negre Tiamba, nommé Frontin,…
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Columbus finds the Navidad fort…
1493-11-28: (Columbus Returns to Find…
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DECREE of the Conseil du…
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November 4 — On this day in history
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1493
At a deserted Guadeloupe village the fleet finds macaws and ship timber
He departed from there the next day, Monday, and saw another large island, and to this he gave the name Guadalupe, and they approached it; and finding a port, they…
1767
1767-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un jeune Negre de 13 à 14 ans, étampé P B. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. le Compte, sur l'habitation de M. Corodain, au Trou, ou au Sr. Simon, Md. Tailleur, rue de la Fontaine, au Cap.
1767-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A young Negro aged 13 to 14 years, branded P B. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Monsieur le Comte, on the plantation of Monsieur Corodain, at Trou, or to Monsieur Simon, Tailor Merchant, rue de la Fontaine, at the Cape.
1772
1772-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé César, de nation Congo, étampé sur le sein droit RADOU, âgé d'environ 25 ans, taille d'environ 5 pieds, les membres gros, la jambe bien faite, le pied petit & sec, est maron depuis le 16 du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Radoux, Capitaine de Milice & Habitant au Petit-Goave.
1772-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named César, of Congo nation, branded on the right breast RADOU, approximately 25 years old, height of approximately 5 feet, thick-limbed, well-formed legs, small & lean feet, has been a maroon since the 16th of last month. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Radoux, Captain of Militia & Planter at Petit-Goave.
1777
1777-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre boulanger, Créole du Cap, étampé sur le sein droit RD. M ST M, & sur le gauche de la même étampe renversée, âgé d'environ 40 ans, taille de 5 pieds 2 à 3 pouces, est parti maron le 18 du mois dernier : le sieur Raynaud de Mirande, fermier du Bac de la Petite-Riviere, à qui ledit Negre appartient, présume qu'il a été débauché ; il prie les personnes auxquelles on voudroit le vendre, de le faire arrêter & de lui en donner connoissance, déclarant n'en avoir passé la vente à qui que ce soit.
1777-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro baker, Creole of the Cap, branded on the right breast RD. M ST M, & on the left breast with the same brand inverted, approximately 40 years old, height 5 feet 2 to 3 inches, has been maroon since the 18th of last month: Sieur Raynaud de Mirande, farmer of the Bac de la Petite-Rivière, to whom said Negro belongs, presumes he was enticed away; he requests those to whom one might wish to sell him to have him arrested & to give him notice, declaring he has not authorized the sale to anyone.
1786
1786-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
[ilisible], Anglais, étampé JUMETTE, âgé de 25 ans, on croit qu’il est dans la partie du Port-au-Prince, ou du Petit-Goave. En donner avis au Sieur Faure, Boulanger à la Croix-des-Bouquets.
1786-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
[illegible], English, branded JUMETTE, aged 25 years, it is believed he is in the vicinity of Port-au-Prince, or Petit-Goave. Inform Sieur Faure, Baker at Croix-des-Bouquets.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Négresses & un Nègre faits au pays, étampés sur le sein droit C. CHAILOU; partis marrons de Saint-Marc, le 10 du courant. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Drouin, résidant audit lieu.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negresses and one Negro born in the country, branded on the right breast C. CHAILOU; have been maroon from Saint-Marc since the 10th of this month. Those who have knowledge of them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice to M. Drouin, residing in that place.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Il a été enlevé, le 30 du mois dernier, vers les quatre heures après midi, un Nègre nouveau, de la côte d'Angole, âgé de 12 à 13 ans, joli de figure & très-bien fait, ayant une culotte de zingas : en donner des nouvelles à M. Boisset, marchand au Cap, à qui il appartient. Il y aura récompense.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A new Negro was stolen on the 30th of last month, around four o'clock in the afternoon, from the coast of Angola, aged 12 to 13 years, good-looking and well-made, wearing cotton breeches: anyone with news should inform M. Boisset, merchant at the Cape, to whom he belongs. There will be a reward.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre nouveau, Congo, sans étampe, âgé de 23 à 24 ans, taille de 5 pieds 4 pouces, figure alongée, ayant une bosse, & une mâchoire plus grosse que l'autre, une cicatrice de clous sous un jarret, marqué au bras L. M. parti marron du mois d'août dernier. En donner avis à M. Birot, Habitant aux Cahos, à qui il appartient.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A new Negro, Congo, without brand, aged 23 to 24 years, height of 5 feet 4 inches, elongated face, having a hump, and one jaw larger than the other, a nail scar under one leg, marked on the arm L. M., departed maroon last month of August. Anyone with news should inform M. Birot, Resident at the Cahos, to whom he belongs.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Frédéric, Arada, étampé illisiblement L & DT, de la taille de 5 pieds 5 à 6 pouces, maigre & rougeâtre de peau, ayant des marques de son pays sur la figure, est parti marron le 5 septembre dernier : Adonis, sénégalais, de la taille de 4 pieds 9 à 10 pouces, ayant sur le dos une loupe grosse comme un coco, est parti marron le 11 octobre dernier : Aly, Dominique & Aza, de nation Aoussa : Scipion, de nation Bernon; tous les quatre nouveaux, étampés POUPET FRERES, sont partis marrons le 24 octobre : Christophe, de nation Bernon, nègre nouveau, étampé POMMIER, est parti marron le 24 octobre dernier, appartenant au Gérant de l'habitation de Mrs Poupet frères, à qui on est priés de donner des nouvelles des Nègres ci-dessus.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Frédéric, Arada, branded illegibly L & DT, about 5 feet 5 to 6 inches tall, thin and reddish-skinned, bearing country marks on his face, ran away as a maroon on September 5th last: Adonis, Senegalese, about 4 feet 9 to 10 inches tall, having on his back a large lump the size of a coconut, ran away as a maroon on October 11th last: Aly, Dominique & Aza, of Aoussa nation: Scipion, of Bernon nation; all four newly arrived, branded POUPET FRERES, ran away as maroons on October 24th: Christophe, of Bernon nation, newly arrived slave, branded POMMIER, ran away as a maroon on October 24th last, belonging to the Overseer of the plantation of Messrs Poupet frères, who are requested to give news of the slaves listed above.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre Mozambique, très-noir, étampé illisiblement DREUX, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces, depuis environ six mois dans la Colonie; parti marron du 19 au 20 octobre 1789 de la caféterie de M. Dreux, à la rivière du Massacre, dans les hauteurs du Petit-Goave. En donner avis à M. Berthier de Saint-Mexan, sur l'habitation Dreux.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A Mozambique slave, very dark-skinned, branded illegibly DREUX, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, in the Colony for about six months; ran away as a maroon between October 19th and 20th, 1789 from the coffee plantation of M. Dreux, at the Massacre River, in the heights of Petit-Goave. Anyone with information is asked to notify M. Berthier de Saint-Mexan, on the Dreux plantation.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Trois Nègres nouveaux, de l'habitation Chateaudun, au Fond de l'Isle-à-Vache, de Nation Congo, nommés César, Lafleur & Mathieu, ne sachant point parler français, achetés de Mrs Bontant [&] Fruchard, Négocians aux Cayes, du navire la Jeune-Mina, Capitaine Boulé, étampés sur le bras droit, de l'étampe du navire, LIM, & sur le sein gauche REN; partis marrons la nuit du 9 au 10 du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Reynaud, Habitant près la ville des Cayes, ou à M. Reynaud de Saint-Hilaire, au Port-au-Prince.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Three newly arrived slaves from the Chateaudun plantation, at Fond de l'Isle-à-Vache, of Congo nation, named César, Lafleur & Mathieu, unable to speak French, purchased from Messrs Bontant & Fruchard, merchants at the Cayes, from the ship the Jeune-Mina, Captain Boulé, branded on the right arm with the ship's brand, LIM, & on the left breast REN; ran away as maroons the night of the 9th to 10th of last month. Anyone with knowledge of them is asked to give notice to M. Reynaud, planter near the town of the Cayes, or to M. Reynaud de Saint-Hilaire, at Port-au-Prince.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Mercure dit Antoine, Arada, étampé sur le sein droit BUERERE & J. GILLARD, âgé de 32 ans; parti marron depuis environ deux mois & demi, ayant appartenu ci-devant à M. Fureau, Habitant à Trianon, quartier de Mirebalais; ledit Nègre a des allures dans ce quartier & aux environs. En donner avis au Sieur Gillard, Marchand à la Croix-des-Bouquets; il y aura une portugaise de récompense.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Mercure called Antoine, Arada, branded on the right breast BUERERE & J. GILLARD, 32 years old; ran away as a maroon about two and a half months ago, having previously belonged to M. Fureau, planter at Trianon, district of Mirebalais; said slave frequents this district and its surroundings. Anyone with information is asked to notify Sieur Gillard, merchant at Croix-des-Bouquets; there will be a Portuguese gold coin offered as reward.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Lafortune, Canga, étampé sur les seins PÉTITON, âgé de 32 ans, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces, ayant deux dents de moins. En donner avis à Mrs Delacouldre, Doué [&] Compagnie, Négocians au Port-au-Prince, à qui ledit Nègre appartient.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Lafortune, Canga, branded on the breasts PÉTITON, 32 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, missing two teeth. Anyone with information is asked to notify Messrs Delacouldre, Doué & Company, merchants at Port-au-Prince, to whom said slave belongs.
1789
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Jean-Louis, Créole, sans étampe, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, la peau noire, l'air noire, l'air méchant, assez bien pris dans sa taille : Neptune, Cotocoli, étampé LABAT, même taille, la peau rouge, de faible complexion, ayant des dents de moins : ces deux Nègres sont partis marrons depuis environ quinze jours; & Racine, Congo, étampé HR entrelacés, taille de 5 pieds 1 à 2 pouces, mince & fluet, mais leste & inguambe; parti marron depuis six semaines; ces trois Nègres appartiennent à M. Robert neveu, près cette ville; ils doivent être ensemble & aux environs où on les a déjà vus. En donner avis audit Sieur, qui donnera une bonne récompense pour leur prise.
1789-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Jean-Louis, Creole, unbranded, height of 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, black skin, fierce appearance, fairly well-built in his frame: Neptune, Cotocoli, branded LABAT, same height, reddish skin, of weak complexion, missing some teeth: these two Negroes have been maroon for approximately fifteen days; and Racine, Congo, branded HR interlaced, height of 5 feet 1 to 2 inches, thin and slender, but nimble and active; maroon for six weeks; these three Negroes belong to M. Robert nephew, near this city; they should be together and in the surrounding areas where they have already been seen. Anyone with information should notify said Sieur, who will give a good reward for their capture.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, Congo, étampé sur le sein gauche, MILAN, âgé de 20 à 21 ans, taille de 4 pieds 10 à 12 pouces, parti marron en juin dernier. En donner avis au Sieur Millan, entrepreneur à la petite rivière de l'Artibonite.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A negro, Congo, branded on the left breast MILAN, aged 20 to 21 years, height of 4 feet 10 to 12 inches, a maroon since last June. Those with information should notify Sieur Millan, contractor at the Little River of the Artibonite.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, Congo, étampé sur le sein droit LTFV, les trois premières lettres entrelacées, parti marron le 10 octobre, de l'habitation des héritiers Moquet, au Trou-d'eau. En donner avis à M. Lassalle, Thierry & compagnie, négocians au Port-au-Prince.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A negro, Congo, branded on the right breast LTFV, the first three letters intertwined, a maroon since October 10th, from the plantation of the heirs Moquet, at Trou-d'eau. Those with information should notify M. Lassalle, Thierry & company, merchants at Port-au-Prince.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Mondéfir, Congo, sans étampe, âgé de [18] ans, taille de 5 pieds 1 à 2 pouces, rouge de peau, parti marron le 22 décembre 1789 : cedit nègre appartenait ci-devant au nommé Chales Harang, mulâtre libre, maquignon en cette ville. Le sieur Gélibert, actuellement propriétaire dudit nègre, promet 132 livres de gratification à celui qui le lui amènera au domicile de Mrs Robert & Laborde, négociant en cette ville.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Mondéfir, Congo, without a brand, aged 18 years, height of 5 feet 1 to 2 inches, ruddy complexion, a maroon since December 22, 1789; said negro formerly belonged to one Charles Harang, a free mulatto, horse trader in this city. Sieur Gélibert, the current owner of said negro, promises 132 livres in reward to whoever brings him to the residence of Messrs Robert & Laborde, merchants in this city.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, sans étampe, âgé d'environ 50 ans, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, ayant la barbe grise, le regard [?][,] une dent de moins sur le devant, la démarche lente, ne répondant aux questions qu'on lui fait qu'après de mûres réflexions[?] parti marron dans la nuit du 16 au 17 de ce mois, de l'habitation de M. Préval, à l'Artibonite, qui donnera 10 portugaises de récompense à celui qui le lui ramènera, ou le fera conduire à une geole publique.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A negro, without a brand, aged about 50 years, height of 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, with a grey beard, slow gait, answering questions posed to him only after much deliberation, a maroon in the night of the 16th to 17th of this month, from the plantation of M. Préval, at the Artibonite, who will give 10 Portuguese gold coins as reward to whoever brings him back, or has him brought to a public jail.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Noel, de la côte d'Or, étampé sur le bras droit FLD entrelacés, parti marron depuis le mois de mars; ce nègre appartient à M. Guibert. En donner avis à M. Tessié, chez Mrs Lassalle Thierry & compagnie, négocians au Port-au-Prince.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Noel, from the Gold Coast, branded on the right arm with the intertwined letters FLD, maroon since the month of March; this Negro belongs to M. Guibert. Anyone with information should notify M. Tessié, at the offices of Messrs Lassalle Thierry & company, merchants at Port-au-Prince.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, Congo, étampé sur le sein droit DEWEFF[?] au-dessous PTG, taille de 5 pieds 2 à 3 pouces, ayant [une] cicatrice de 5 à 6 pouces de long sur le ventre. Ceux qui [en] auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. [?] ancien maître canonier au Petit-Goave, il y aura 100 [livres] de récompense.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, Congo, branded on the right breast with DEWEFF[?] and below PTG, height of 5 feet 2 to 3 inches, bearing a scar 5 to 6 inches long on the belly. Those who have any knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. [?], former master gunner at Petit-Goave; there will be a reward of 100 pounds.
1790
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre postillon, nommé Michel, Arada, ayant plusieurs étampes, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces, parti marron des Vases, le 28 juillet, sur un cheval sous poil rouge, courte queue : il a pris la route des Cayes, quartier qu'il connaît, ayant appartenu à M. Taverne, habitant dudit quartier; il se dit libre. Ceux qui pourraient en avoir connaissance, & notamment MM. les habitans du Sud, sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner connaissance à Mrs Bertrand & compagnie, négocians au Port-au-Prince.
1790-11-04 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro postillion, named Michel, Arada, bearing several brands, height of 5 feet 5 inches, maroon from the Vases since July 28th, on a chestnut-colored horse with a short tail: he took the road to the Cayes, a district he knows, having formerly belonged to M. Taverne, inhabitant of said district; he claims to be free. Those who might have knowledge of him, and particularly the inhabitants of the South, are asked to have him arrested and to give notice to Messrs Bertrand & company, merchants at Port-au-Prince.
1794
Laveaux went from Le Cap to La Marmelade and visited the bourgs, meeting Toussaint Louverture for the first time and receiving the presentation of his officers
Laveaux went from Le Cap to La Marmelade and visited the bourgs, meeting Toussaint Louverture for the first time and receiving the presentation of his officers.
1794
Bréda plantation. Laveaux visits the fort protecting it.
The governor, accompanied by the ordonnateur Perroud and by Pageot, commander of the province of the North, left Port-de-Paix and came to Le Cap, where the municipality, devoted to Villate,…
1800
1800-Nov.-04: Robert Liston informed Edward Robinson that the British government was closely monitoring the diplomatic overtures made by Toussaint Louverture…
1800-Nov.-04: Robert Liston informed Edward Robinson that the British government was closely monitoring the diplomatic overtures made by Toussaint Louverture to the United States. He noted that Toussaint was attempting…
1801
Toussaint enters the Cap and has conspirators shot
On 31 October 1801 there broke out at the Cap the conspiracy of General Moïse against Toussaint-Louverture, whose aim was the extermination of the whites in the North, the union…
1801
Paris. Consular decree of 13 Brumaire Year 10 issued there
It was remarked that in his proclamation the general-in-chief promised the colony regular institutions, but not liberal ones. On the same day an extract from the registers of the deliberations…
1801
Le Cap. Toussaint assembles the population on the parade ground and has prisoners, among them Joseph Flaville, shot with grapeshot.
The governor left Héricourt for Le Cap. When he reached the heights above that town, he had about a hundred cultivators who had taken part in the revolt exterminated. On…
1802
It was learned at Le Cap only on 4 November that Dessalines had raised the standard of insurrection
It was learned at Le Cap only on 4 November that Dessalines had raised the standard of insurrection.
1802
On 4 November Clervaux, Christophe, Pétion and Paul Louverture attacked the outposts of Le Cap and drove Clauzel back
On 4 November Clervaux, Christophe, Pétion and Paul Louverture attacked the outposts of Le Cap and drove Clauzel back.
1812
Senate granted Momance to President Pétion as a national gift
MOMANCE. Sugar habitation in the commune of Léogane, between that town and Gressier. It was put up for sale by the law of the Senate of 16 March 1812 for…
1812
Senate awards Roche Blanche habitation to Pétion
ROCHE BLANCHE. Sugar habitation in the plain of the Cul de Sac, rural section of Petit Bois, commune of the Croix des Bouquets, containing 110 carreaux of land, belonging to…
1812
The Senate gives Saint Mennin and Momance to President Pétion
SAINT MENNIN. Habitation in the commune of Léogane; it formerly belonged to the habitation Momance, and was given by the Senate, by the law of 4 November 1812, to President…
1812
Senate gives the habitation Momance to President Petion
By the law of 4 November 1812 the Senate awarded to President Pétion, as a national gift, the sugar habitation Momance, together with the land known under the name of…
1845
England. Praised in Pierrot’s proclamation for proclaiming equality of rights in her colonies.
"Everywhere our enemies have struggled and still struggle to prevent the complete emancipation of the Black people and their descendants. See how they struggled to oppose generous England when she…
1864
State steamer 22 Décembre receives 37 mahogany poles
On 4 November 1864 the State steamer, the 22 Decembre, had received 37 posts of mahogany measuring 5,972 feet 5 inches. Rouzier tells this under the entry TORTUE (la).
1869
Chevalier submits to the Cacos and proclaims Salnave’s fall
Camp Ogé (le). Formidable position situated on the habitation of this name in the commune of Jacmel, which the troops of President Salnave, operating against Jacmel, occupied during the revolution…
1869
Salnave’s generals make a pact with the revolution at Jacmel
During the revolution of the Cacos in 1869, this town was the scene of grave events. Victorin Chevalier, minister of war, and Thomas Christ, Vériquin, sent by Salnave to besiege…
1892
The women soldiers of Dahomey fight their last battle at Cana
On 4 November 1892 the women soldiers of Dahomey fought the French army at the gates of Cana. It was their last battle. The kingdom fell, and the French abolished…
1914
1914, November 4–12: (The Wilson Plan and Bryan’s Laundry List: Washington’s Unrealistic Demands): The question of U.S. recognition and the more pressing one of funds were in fact closely linked.
1914, November 4–12: (The Wilson Plan and Bryan's Laundry List: Washington's Unrealistic Demands): The question of U.S. recognition and the more pressing one of funds were in fact closely linked.…
1916
Decree names the first Claims Commission
It is further understood that the claims already presented to the Claims Commission appointed by the Decree of 4 November 1916 may not be submitted anew to the New Claims…
1917
Train derails at the Pont de Thor on the way to Carrefour
THOR. On Sunday, 4 November 1917, the feast of Saint Charles, patron of Carrefour, the railway train leaving Port-au-Prince at 6 o'clock in the morning for Carrefour derailed at 9…
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2005
2005: (The Dedication and Academic Mission of Written in Blood): This revised and expanded edition is offered in loving memory of Nancy Gordon Heinl and Robert Debs Heinl,…
2012
Caracol lies on the north coast of Haiti, well outside the zone damaged by the earthquake of January 2010. Shortly before the earthquake the area had been designated…
2009
2009: Researcher William Keegan noted that archaeological middens arranged around a central plaza may represent sequential episodes of deposition. This observation is critical for distinguishing between short-term behaviors…