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Foreign News
November 23, 1819
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Haitian President Boyer, in a September letter to Dr. Torrey of New York, praises his book on U.S. slavery and suggests Hayti as a better destination for colonizing free African Americans than Africa, citing its advantages.
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PRESIDENT BOYER.
This intelligent chief of the Haytians, in a letter of the 30th of September last, addressed to Dr. Torrey, of Ballston, N. Y. says: --
"SIR, I have received along with the letter which you have written to me, the work on Slavery, in the United States, of which you are the author. The principles which you develope in it are those of a true philanthropist, and I am pleased to discover the humane views which have prompted you to publish this work. It breathes the soundest morality.
"The disinterestedness with which philanthropists act, induces me to believe that the system of colonizing the African race is intended solely for their happiness. In this case would it not be preferable to direct their course towards this republic? Most certainly, these unfortunate beings would here find a safe asylum, a fertile soil, and a country which offers as many advantages as Africa, which being little known, would expose them to new difficulties, as much by the aridity of the climate as the great labor it would require to render that country a comfortable residence.
"I pray you to believe, sir, that love of my brethren of the same race, together with hospitable motives, induces me to submit to you my ideas on this subject. They are not guided by any private considerations, nor by a desire of dictating any change in resolutions which may have been already adopted.
"I have the honor to salute you,
"BOYER."
This intelligent chief of the Haytians, in a letter of the 30th of September last, addressed to Dr. Torrey, of Ballston, N. Y. says: --
"SIR, I have received along with the letter which you have written to me, the work on Slavery, in the United States, of which you are the author. The principles which you develope in it are those of a true philanthropist, and I am pleased to discover the humane views which have prompted you to publish this work. It breathes the soundest morality.
"The disinterestedness with which philanthropists act, induces me to believe that the system of colonizing the African race is intended solely for their happiness. In this case would it not be preferable to direct their course towards this republic? Most certainly, these unfortunate beings would here find a safe asylum, a fertile soil, and a country which offers as many advantages as Africa, which being little known, would expose them to new difficulties, as much by the aridity of the climate as the great labor it would require to render that country a comfortable residence.
"I pray you to believe, sir, that love of my brethren of the same race, together with hospitable motives, induces me to submit to you my ideas on this subject. They are not guided by any private considerations, nor by a desire of dictating any change in resolutions which may have been already adopted.
"I have the honor to salute you,
"BOYER."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Hayti
President Boyer
Slavery Book
African Colonization
Philanthropy
What entities or persons were involved?
President Boyer
Dr. Torrey
Where did it happen?
Hayti
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Hayti
Event Date
30th Of September Last
Key Persons
President Boyer
Dr. Torrey
Event Details
In a letter to Dr. Torrey, President Boyer praises his book on U.S. slavery, expresses philanthropic agreement, and proposes Hayti as a superior destination for colonizing the African race over Africa due to its safety, fertility, and familiarity, motivated by racial brotherhood and hospitality without dictating changes.