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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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Extract from Port au-Prince letter dated Dec 6, 1791: Town destruction attributed to whites; two arsonists executed by hanging and burning. Mulattoes, allied with whites, encamped nearby and plan to attack divided citizens.
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"Port au-Prince owes its Destruction to the Whites: Two were caught in the Fact, setting Fire to the Town—one was instantly hung up to a Lantern, the other thrown into the Flames. The Mulattoes are encamped on both Sides of the Town, and refuse to form any Treaty of Peace: they are joined by large Numbers of the white People, from the Town and Country; their Intention is to make an Attack upon the Town, which they may easily force—The Citizens are so divided amongst themselves, that a small Force may overcome them."
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Primary Location
Port Au Prince
Event Date
December 6, 1791
Outcome
two whites caught setting fire to the town; one hanged to a lantern, the other thrown into the flames.
Event Details
Port au-Prince owes its destruction to the whites. Mulattoes are encamped on both sides of the town and refuse to form any treaty of peace. They are joined by large numbers of white people from the town and country, intending to attack and easily force the town. The citizens are divided amongst themselves, allowing a small force to overcome them.