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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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On August 10, 1793, General Galbaud delivered a speech to the crew of the Jupiter, defending his actions during the June 20-21 events in St. Domingo against enemies of liberty, and swearing fidelity to the Republic, liberty, and equality.
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The following Speech was delivered by General GALBAUD, to the crew of the JUPITER, on Saturday, the 10th of August, 1793.
Friends and Brothers.
The man that is capable of betraying his country is unworthy to assist at the seat of liberty and equality. Citizens, if you suspect me of so heinous a crime, you should be the first to prevent the presence of a traitor disgracing this august seat. Your silence convinces me that you render me the justice that I deserve of you, you know that the issue of an event should not incriminate a man, but only the intentions by which he was guided: you know that on the unfortunate 20th and 21st June, the love of the country alone dictated my actions, as I only wished to defend St. Domingo from the power of two new, whose crimes are beyond comparison, you know that I yielded to your own heartfelt indignation, which would not permit you to bear any longer the triumphs of the enemies of liberty and equality. Exulting in an approving conscience, which will always rise superior to the judgment of men; viewing around me brethren, friends who will not be enraged at my offering them the language of truth, who will never debase themselves so much as to flatter triumphant vice: It is, I say, in beholding the true friends of liberty that I forget the persecutions I now suffer under and it is in partaking of their generous general joy, that I now pronounce the oath which is deeply engraven on my republican heart.
I swear, that I will be faithful to the republic, that I will maintain Liberty and equality, and if ever the republic again employs me, that I will die rather than abandon my post.
G. GALBAUD.
August 13.
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St. Domingo
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The 10th Of August, 1793
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swore oath of fidelity to the republic, to maintain liberty and equality, and to die rather than abandon post if re-employed.
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General Galbaud addressed the crew of the Jupiter, defending his intentions during the events of June 20th and 21st in St. Domingo, where he acted out of love for the country to defend against enemies of liberty and equality, and pronounced a republican oath amid persecutions.