This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ...I have no doubt we shall obtain. Toussaint respects the British, he is attached to us; he knows our position, but a few days' sail from Santo Domingo, and the promptitude with which we can supply his wants.... Nothing is more clear than, if left to themselves, the blacks of Santo Domingo will be less dangerous than if ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 Excerpt: ...I have no doubt we shall obtain. Toussaint respects the British, he is attached to us; he knows our position, but a few days' sail from Santo Domingo, and the promptitude with which we can supply his wants.... Nothing is more clear than, if left to themselves, the blacks of Santo Domingo will be less dangerous than if they remain the subjects of France.... We therefore reckon confidently upon the independence of Santo Domingo." s 1 Life and Correspondence of Sufus King, Vol. II, p. 499. Ibid., p. 504. Works of John Adams (Boston, 1853), Vol. VIII, p. 635. 'Works of Alexander Hamilton (N. Y., 1850), Vol. VI, p. 395. Life and Correspondence of Bvfus King, Vol. II, p. 557. Joint action with Great Britain seemed essential, and in April an agreement was signed, based upon the common interest of the two countries, to prevent dissemination of dangerous principles among slaves held in territories belonging to the respective countries, and to open up intercourse with the island.1 The result was the appointment of Mr. Edward Stevens as consul to Santo Domingo, and a proclamation by the President, dated June 26, 1799, opening up Santo Domingo to American trade, though only through the two ports of Cape Frangois and Port au Prince.2 By this decree Toussaint's position was both recognized and strengthened, inasmuch as Rigaud, his principal rival, had to depend upon the southern ports for his provisions and war material. As shown by his letter of August 14, 1799, to President Adams,3 Toussaint was not entirely satisfied. But in the following year the United States gave him further support by sending war-ships to blockade the southern ports.4 By the opening of 1801 Toussaint was in complete control of the island, including the Spanish part; and a constitution adopted...
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