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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…
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…
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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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Deux Negres étampés F. BLERY,…
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Guacanagarí sends two gold masks…
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Columbus finds the Navidad fort…
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1769
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse Ibo, nommée Marie-Jeanne, ayant une marque de son Pays sur les deux joues, est maronne depuis environ un mois & demi. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter d'en donner avis au Sr Girard Aubergiste à la Croix-des-Bouquets.
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
An Ibo Negress named Marie-Jeanne, bearing a mark of her Country on both cheeks, has been maroon for approximately a month and a half. Those who recognize her are asked to have her arrested & to give notice to Sr Girard Innkeeper at Croix-des-Bouquets.
1769
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Trois Negres nouveaux, de nation Bambara, étampés RIFFAUT ST MARC, sont marons depuis le 12 du mois dernier. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Chalumeau, sur son Habitation aux Vases.
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Three new Negroes, of Bambara nation, branded RIFFAUT ST MARC, have been maroon since the 12th of last month. Those who recognize them are asked to have them arrested & to give notice to M. Chalumeau, at his Habitation at the Vases.
1769
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres, dont l'un nommé Augustin, créole, étampé illisiblement VIMON, ayant plusieurs marques de coups de fouet, âgé d'environ 40 ans, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces; & l'autre nommé Jonquille, aussi, créole, étampé PELE, bien fait, âgé de 45 ans, taille de 5 pieds 6 pouces, ayant au visage de petits points noirs comme des marques de poudre à feu, parlant difficilement, &c. sont marons depuis 25 jours. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, auront la bonté de les faire arrêter & d'en avertir M. Ratier Habitant aux Gonaïves, à qui ils appartiennent.
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, one named Augustin, creole, branded illegibly VIMON, bearing several whip-marks, aged approximately 40 years, height of 5 feet 5 inches; & the other named Jonquille, also creole, branded PELE, well-formed, aged 45 years, height of 5 feet 6 inches, having on his face small black points like marks of gunpowder, speaking with difficulty, &c. have been maroon for 25 days. Those who recognize them will be so kind as to have them arrested & to notify M. Ratier Inhabitant at Gonaïves, to whom they belong.
1769
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres, de nation Congo, étampé tous les deux IORGE sur le sein droit, dont l'un un peu rouge & de la taille de 5 pieds 3 pouces, a le visage rond & est très-bienfait; & l'autre très-noir, & de la taille de 5 pieds 1 pouce, a le ventre gros & le visage allongé, sont marons; Mde Jorge, à qui ils appartiennent, prie les personnes qui les reconnoîtront de vouloir bien les faire arrêter, & de lui en donner avis sur son Habitation aux Gonaïves, ou à Mrs Pasquet & Bouyer, Négocians au Port-au-Prince, ou à M. Perard, Négociant au Cap : il y aura récompense.
1769-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, of Congo nation, both branded IORGE on the right breast, one somewhat ruddy and of the height of 5 feet 3 inches, with a round face and very well-formed; the other very black, and of the height of 5 feet 1 inch, with a large belly and elongated face, are maroons; Mme Jorge, to whom they belong, requests those who recognize them to have them arrested and to give her notice at her plantation at Gonaïves, or to Messrs. Pasquet & Bouyer, merchants at Port-au-Prince, or to M. Perard, merchant at Cap: there will be a reward.
1775
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Lacoignée, nation Congo, sans étampe, âgé d'environ 35 ans, taille de 5 pieds 4 pouces, fort maigre, ayant une taie sur l'oeil gauche. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Volant, entrepreneur des hôpitaux du Roi au Port-au-Prince, à qui il appartient ; il y aura récompense.
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Lacoignée, Congo nation, not branded, aged approximately 35 years, height of 5 feet 4 inches, very thin, having a cataract on the left eye. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Volant, contractor of the King's hospitals at Port-au-Prince, to whom he belongs; there will be a reward.
1775
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Blondin, cuisinier, est parti maron le 30 du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Pasquier, négociant au Port-au-Prince.
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Blondin, cook, departed as a maroon on the 30th of last month. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Pasquier, merchant at Port-au-Prince.
1775
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse, Congo, étampée sur le sein gauche P.T., âgée d'environ 18 ans, taille de 5 pieds. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Rafeyau, au Cul-de-Sac.
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negress, Congo nation, branded on the left breast P.T., aged approximately 18 years, height of 5 feet. Those who have any knowledge of her are requested to give notice to M. Rafeyau, at Cul-de-Sac.
1775
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, créole de la Jamaïque, étampé LAMARRE, âgé d'environ 18 ans, taille de 5 pieds. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Antoine Vissant, au Port-au-Prince.
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, creole of Jamaica, branded LAMARRE, approximately 18 years old, height of 5 feet. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Antoine Vissant, at Port-au-Prince.
1775
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Biron, nation Canga, sans étampe, âgé d'environ 20 ans, taille de 4 pieds 10 pouces. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Robert Coels, procureur de l'habitation Sibert, au Cul-de-Sac; il y aura récompense.
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, named Biron, nation Canga, without brand, approximately 20 years old, height of 4 feet 10 inches. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Robert Coels, attorney of the Sibert plantation, at Cul-de-Sac; there will be a reward.
1775
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Claude, Créole, sans étampe, taille d'environ 5 pieds, ayant trois dents de cassés à la mâchoire supérieure, est maron depuis un mois. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Beaudoin, major des milices à Jacmel ; il y aura récompense.
1775-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, named Claude, Creole, without brand, height of approximately 5 feet, having three broken teeth on the upper jaw, has been maroon for one month. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Beaudoin, major of the militia at Jacmel; there will be a reward.
1777
1777-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre créole, nommé Noël, sans étampe, un peu voûté, rouge de visage, le nez courbe, les jambes marquées de blessure & coupures, est parti maron depuis six mois : on le soupçonne dans les environs de l'Habitation Lombart, au Morne-Rouge, où il est né. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter : il y aura cinq portugaises de récompense. Il appartient au Sieur Sohl, au Cap, qui desireroit trouver un bon Negre charron à acheter comptant.
1777-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro Creole named Noël, without brand, somewhat hunchbacked, ruddy-faced, curved nose, legs marked with wounds & cuts, has been maroon for six months: he is suspected in the vicinity of Habitation Lombart, at Morne-Rouge, where he was born. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested: there will be five Portuguese coins as reward. He belongs to Sieur Sohl, at the Cap, who would wish to find a good Negro carpenter to purchase for cash.
1783
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Cupidon, Canga, étampé sur le sein gauche GOUSSE, sur le bras droit TDL, entrelacés, ayant des coutures & des étampes aux fesses, & des marques entres les yeux, taille de 5 pieds, joli de figure, de forte corpulence. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis au Sieur Gousse, Habitant à Miragoane, à qui il appartient ; il y aura cent vingt livres de récompense.
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Cupidon, Canga, branded on the left breast GOUSSE, on the right arm TDL, interlaced, having scars and brands on the buttocks, and marks between the eyes, height of 5 feet, pretty of face, of strong build. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to have him arrested and to give notice to Monsieur Gousse, Planter residing in Miragoane, to whom he belongs; there will be one hundred twenty livres as reward.
1783
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Thérèse, Congo, étampée GEGAT, âgée de 30 a`31 ans. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à Mrs Lebouvier [esperluette] Salladin, Apothicaires en cette ville ; il y aura bonne récompense.
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Thérèse, Congo, branded GEGAT, aged 30 to 31 years. Those who have knowledge of her are asked to give notice to Messieurs Lebouvier and Salladin, Apothecaries in this city; there will be a good reward.
1783
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Scipion, Congo, étampé sur le sein gauche DANTI & sur le droit F BUSSIERE, au-dessous PP, âgé d'environ 23 ans, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces, parti marron le 17 Octobre dernier, ayant un nabot & une chaîne de trois brasses de longueur. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis au Sr Bussiere, Tanneur au Morne-à-Bateau.
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Scipion, Congo, branded on the left breast DANTI and on the right F BUSSIERE, below PP, approximately 23 years old, height of 5 feet 5 inches, maroon since 17 October last, wearing a iron collar and a chain three fathoms in length. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to Monsieur Bussiere, Tanner at Morne-à-Bateau.
1783
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Laurent, Créole de la Martinique, cuisinier, étampé entre les deux seins & sur le sein droit FOURCADE & ayant un fleuron au-dessus, âgé d'environ 25 ans, taille de 5 pieds 2 à 3 pouces, de forte corpulence, marqué de petite-vérole, ayant la tête grosse, les lèvres élevées, le nez gros & épaté, un colier & une chaîne au cou, parti marron la nuit du 31 Octobre dernier, ayant appartenu ci-devant à Madame Fourcade, Marchande à Léogane, & au Sieur Meneau, Cabrouetier en cette ville. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à Mrs Davenne [esperluette] Godet, Négocians à Léogane, ou à M. Hauguel, Négociant rue Sainte-Claire au Port-au-Prince, à qui il appartient ; il y aura deux portugaises de récompense.
1783-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Laurent, Creole of Martinique, cook, branded between the two breasts and on the right breast FOURCADE and having a fleuron above, approximately 25 years old, height of 5 feet 2 to 3 inches, of strong build, marked with smallpox, having a large head, raised lips, large and flat nose, wearing a collar and chain around his neck, maroon since the night of 31 October last, formerly belonging to Madame Fourcade, Merchant at Léogane, and to Monsieur Meneau, Carter in this city. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to Messieurs Davenne and Godet, Merchants at Léogane, or to Monsieur Hauguel, Merchant rue Sainte-Claire at Port-au-Prince, to whom he belongs; there will be two portuguese coins as reward.
1786
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Bienvenu, âgé d’environ 25 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds, étampé J. SERVIN, est parti marron du Cap le 27 du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Muzere au Cap, ou à M. Nime[?] à l’Artibonite, à qui il appartient.
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Bienvenu, aged approximately 25 years, of the height of 5 feet, branded J. SERVIN, departed as a maroon from Cap on the 27th of last month. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to inform M. Muzere at Cap, or M. Nime[?] at Artibonite, to whom he belongs.
1786
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Thomas, créole de St-Cristophe, menuisier & charpentier de moulins, âgé d’environ 30 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds 4 pouces, sans étampe, assez joli de figure, ayant appartenu à feu M. Casse, est marron depuis environ un mois. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Dorin, rue Bourbon.
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Thomas, creole from Saint-Christophe, carpenter and mill wright, approximately 30 years old, five feet four inches in height, unbranded, fairly handsome in appearance, formerly belonging to the late M. Casse, has been maroon for approximately one month. Anyone with information about him is asked to notify M. Dorin, rue Bourbon.
1786
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Fortunée, de nation Nago, âgée de 27 ans, étampée sur le sein droit GABRIEL ETHIOPIE, est marronne depuis un mois. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Reinoudt, place de Clugny, à qui elle appartient. Il y aura récompense.
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Fortunée, of Nago nation, 27 years old, branded on the right breast GABRIEL ETHIOPIE, has been maroon for one month. Anyone with information about her is asked to notify M. Reinoudt, place de Clugny, who owns her. There will be a reward.
1786
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Françoise, de nation Congo, âgée d'environ 21 ans, de petite taille, étampée sur le sein droit AB, & plus bas MF, ayant un carcan au cou, est marronne depuis environ trois mois. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à madame Dubois, rue Sainte-Marie, à qui elle appartient. Il y aura récompense.
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Françoise, of Congo nation, approximately 21 years old, small in stature, branded on the right breast AB, and lower down MF, wearing an iron collar around her neck, has been maroon for approximately three months. Anyone with information about her is asked to notify Madame Dubois, rue Sainte-Marie, who owns her. There will be a reward.
1786
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Pauline, créole, âgée d'environ 25 à 30 ans, étampée sur un sein DENOGENT, & sur l’autre MATHIEU REAU, est marronne depuis environ quatre mois ; on soupçonne qu’elle se tient dans le quartier d’Ouanaminthe. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Pere, notaire au Fort-Dauphin, ou à M. Pere jeune au Cap.
1786-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Pauline, creole, approximately 25 to 30 years old, branded on one breast DENOGENT, and on the other MATHIEU REAU, has been maroon for approximately four months; it is suspected that she is in the Ouanaminthe district. Anyone with information about her is asked to notify M. Pere, notary at Fort-Dauphin, or M. Pere the younger at Cap.
1787
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Julie, Sosso, âgée d'environ 17 ans, étampée M R; au-dessous LEFEVRE, marronne du 16 du mois dernier. En donner avis à la nommée Marie-Rose dite Lefevre, M. L. demeurante en cette ville, vis-à-vis l'ancien Greffe de l'Intendance.
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Julie, Sosso, approximately 17 years old, branded M R; below LEFEVRE, maroon since the 16th of last month. Those with information should notify the woman named Marie-Rose called Lefevre, M. L., residing in this city, opposite the old Office of the Intendancy.
1787
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Dominique, Créole, étampé sur le sein droit DAVEZAC; taille d'environ 4 pieds 8 pouces, de grosse corpulence, ayant les seins très-gros & les pieds fort larges, âgé de 20 ans, marron depuis environ 3 mois. En donenr avis à M. Riviere à Aquin.
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Dominique, Creole, branded on the right breast DAVEZAC; approximately 4 feet 8 inches in height, of heavy build, with very large breasts and very wide feet, 20 years old, maroon for approximately 3 months. Those with information should notify M. Riviere at Aquin.
1787
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Noël, Nago, âgé de 20 ans, ayant des marques de son pays sur la figure, parti marron depuis trois mois. En donner avis à Mrs Pelé frères, Négocians en cette ville.
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Noël, Nago, 20 years old, bearing country marks on his face, departed as maroon three months ago. Those with information should notify Messrs Pelé brothers, Merchants in this city.
1787
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Il est parti marronne une Griffone, nommée Sophie, Créole, étampée N. LEROI. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à Gabriel Leroi, à l'Étang, ou à Pierre Leroi, demeurant sur la place de l'Intendance en cette ville.
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
A woman maroon has departed, a Griffone named Sophie, Creole, branded N. LEROI. Those with knowledge of her are asked to inform Gabriel Leroi at L'Étang, or Pierre Leroi, residing on the square of the Intendancy in this city.
1787
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Alexandre, Ferblantier, nation Mandingue, ayant trois étampes, parti marron le 30 Octobre dernier, avec cent gourdes, appartenant à M. Benoit Daubé, Habitant à Mirebalais. En donner avit audit Sieur qui donnera deux portugaises de récompense.
1787-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Alexandre, Tinsmith, Mandingue nation, bearing three brands, departed as maroon on the 30th of October last, with one hundred gourdes, belonging to M. Benoit Daubé, Planter at Mirebalais. Those with information should notify the said Sieur who will give two Portuguese coins as reward.
1788
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Françoise de nation Congo, sans étampe, âgée d'environ 28 ans, grosse & courtaude, ayant la peau noire, des marques de son pays sur l'estomac, une très-large cicatrice à une jambe, & la première phalange du pouce de la main gauche coupée, est partie marrone le 27 octobre dernier : en donner des nouvelles à M. Reverdy, rues Dauphine & du Hazard, à qui elle appartient. Il y aura une portugaise de récompense.
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Françoise of Congo nation, without brand, aged approximately 28 years, stout and thickset, with dark skin, bearing marks of her country on her stomach, a very wide scar on one leg, and the first phalanx of the thumb of the left hand cut off, who ran away maroon on the 27th of October last: anyone with information should notify Monsieur Reverdy, on Dauphine and Hazard streets, to whom she belongs. There will be a portuguese in reward.
1788
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Marinette, créole du Cap, étampée sur le sein droit CURÉ AU CAP, sur le gauche BOURGET AU DONDON, est partie marrone le 28 octobre dernier : en donner des nouvelles au sieur Bourget au Dondon, à qui elle appartient.
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Marinette, Creole of Cap, branded on the right breast CURÉ AU CAP, on the left BOURGET AU DONDON, who ran away maroon on the 28th of October last: anyone with information should notify Monsieur Bourget at Dondon, to whom she belongs.
1788
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Jeanne, créole, maigre & malade, âgée d'environ 20 ans, étampée LE BATARD AU CAP, ayant les mains & les pieds comme des écailles de tortue, est partie marrone le 17 septembre dernier : en donner des nouvelles à M. Batard, menuisier, rue de la Pointe, à qui elle appartient.
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Jeanne, Creole, thin and sickly, approximately 20 years old, branded LE BATARD AU CAP, with hands and feet like tortoise scales, ran away on September 17th last: report any news to M. Batard, carpenter, rue de la Pointe, to whom she belongs.
1788
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Ulysse de nation Soso, âgé d'environ 30 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds 2 à 3 pouces, joli de figure, ayant le dos un peu voûté, le nez pointu, la pointe des pieds en dedans, est parti marron le 28 octobre dernier : en donner des nouvelles à Mrs Boudene & compagnie, négociants en ville, ou à M. Thibaut à Plaisance. Il y aura une portugaise de récompense.
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Ulysse of Soso nation, approximately 30 years old, of the height of 5 feet 2 to 3 inches, handsome of face, with a somewhat bent back, pointed nose, toes turned inward, ran away on October 28th last: report any news to Messrs Boudene & company, merchants in town, or to M. Thibaut at Plaisance. There will be a Portuguese coin as reward.
1788
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Alerte de nation Congo, étampé SAINT-AVOYE, ayant un nabot à la jambe gauche, âgé d'environ 35 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds, est parti marron le 21 du mois dernier de l'habitation de M. Devallerot à la Ravine Champagne, & a emmené plusieurs Nègres : en donner des nouvelles sur ladite habitation. Il y aura cinq portugaises de récompense pour celui qui arrêtera ledit Nègre.
1788-11-08 · Saint-Domingue
Alerte of Congo nation, branded SAINT-AVOYE, having a wooden leg on the left leg, approximately 35 years old, of the height of 5 feet, ran away on the 21st of last month from the plantation of M. Devallerot at Ravine Champagne, and took away several Negroes: report any news at the said plantation. There will be five Portuguese coins as reward for whoever arrests said Negro.
1790
The comte de Peinier left for France, handing the government to Blanchelande
The comte de Peinier left for France, handing the government to Blanchelande.
1792
The Convention confirmed the mission of the civil commissioners for Saint-Domingue while recalling those of the other colonies
The Convention confirmed the mission of the civil commissioners for Saint-Domingue while recalling those of the other colonies.
1792
The National Convention decreed that the civil commissioners to the Windward Islands were invested with all powers…
The National Convention decreed that the civil commissioners to the Windward Islands were invested with all powers, military and naval officers being bound to obey their requisitions.
1793
Sonthonax left Saint-Marc for Port-au-Prince by the Arcahaie, escorted by Martial Besse, A. Chanlatte and Lapointe
Sonthonax left Saint-Marc for Port-au-Prince by the Arcahaie, escorted by Martial Besse, A. Chanlatte and Lapointe.
1794
Laveaux received an unsigned petition asking that Villatte command the province of the North in place of Pageot…
Laveaux received an unsigned petition asking that Villatte command the province of the North in place of Pageot; the houses of Le Cap occupied by mulâtres and anciens libres were…
1797
Eschassériaux presented on 18 brumaire a report dividing the island into five departments: the North, the West, the South, Samana and the Engaño…
Eschassériaux presented on 18 brumaire a report dividing the island into five departments: the North, the West, the South, Samana and the Engaño; the division lasted until 1801.
1801
The First Consul signed at Paris his proclamation of 17 brumaire year X to the inhabitants of Saint-Domingue
The First Consul signed at Paris his proclamation of 17 brumaire year X to the inhabitants of Saint-Domingue.
1801
Paris. Bonaparte’s proclamation dated there, 8 November 1801.
"Whatever your origin and your color, you are all French; you are all free and equal before God and before men. France, like Saint-Domingue, has been a prey to factions…
1802
Pétion, Clervaux and Christophe abandoned the Haut-du-Cap on 8 November, their munitions exhausted
Pétion, Clervaux and Christophe abandoned the Haut-du-Cap on 8 November, their munitions exhausted.
1843
Haiti. Title II of the draft bases of the Constitution defines who is Haitian and bars white men from owning real property.
No white man could acquire the status of Haitian, nor the right to own any real property in Haiti. Under the same Title II, section II comprised civil and political…
1843
Martinique. Félix Poisson recalls Dessalines lamenting that he could not aid its people.
"So J.-J. Dessalines understood it in proclaiming national independence; I call to witness his immortal proclamation, in which he laments that he cannot fly to the aid of the unhappy…
1843
Department of the Artibonite, Department of the North, Department of the North-East (Cibao), Department of the West, Department of the South, Department of the South-East (Ozama). Named as one of the six departments in Title I of the draft bases of the Constitution.
Title I concerned the territory of the Republic, which was divided into six departments, namely: the departments of the South, the West, the Artibonite, the North, Cibao or North-East, and…
1876
Law opens Petit-Goâve to foreign trade
The establishment of this town goes back to 1663. After having been of great importance in the old colony, since it had been proposed to be its capital, it declined…
1887
Law converting the debt
Converted Debt (Law of 8 November 1887). For each old security of G. 100 under articles 6, 7 and 9 of the Sinking Fund, verified and recognized as valid, the…
1946
Yvon Neptune is born at Cavaillon, future prime minister and prisoner
Yvon Neptune was born at Cavaillon, in the Sud, on 8 November 1946. Trained as an architect, he was president of the Senate from 2000 to 2002 and became prime…
1994
Smarck Michel takes office as prime minister weeks after Aristide’s return
Smarck Michel became prime minister on 8 November 1994. A businessman, he had been named by Aristide on 27 October, and parliament approved him only after hard bargaining with legislators…
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