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Foreign News
June 28, 1814
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In St. Domingo, Prince of Limbe reports to King Christophe the successful capture of Fort Sabourin on Feb 26, 1814, with 1500 garrison members killed or captured; prisoners shown lenity; officers knighted at March 12 levee.
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THE WAR IN ST. DOMINGO.
The Baltimore American of Wednesday last, contains a translation from the Gazette of Hayti, of March 23, of a detailed report from the Prince of Limbe to the King, (Christophe) dated at his Head-Quarters, Verrettes, 26th of Feb. 1814, year eleven--giving a splendid account of the capture of Fort Sabourin: he says, "we have made a great number of prisoners--and not one of the garrison, which consisted of 1500 men, was suffered to escape.--Those who were not captured, paid with their lives for the odious crime of fighting against their country and their King." Many of the prisoners had arrived at Sans Souci (Christophe's villa, about 15 miles from the Cape) who were treated by his [black] majesty with great lenity. He also held a levee on the 12th of March to reward his brave officers for their good conduct and brilliant valor. His majesty having conferred on them the dignity of Knighthood, addressed them in a long and patriotic speech!
The Baltimore American of Wednesday last, contains a translation from the Gazette of Hayti, of March 23, of a detailed report from the Prince of Limbe to the King, (Christophe) dated at his Head-Quarters, Verrettes, 26th of Feb. 1814, year eleven--giving a splendid account of the capture of Fort Sabourin: he says, "we have made a great number of prisoners--and not one of the garrison, which consisted of 1500 men, was suffered to escape.--Those who were not captured, paid with their lives for the odious crime of fighting against their country and their King." Many of the prisoners had arrived at Sans Souci (Christophe's villa, about 15 miles from the Cape) who were treated by his [black] majesty with great lenity. He also held a levee on the 12th of March to reward his brave officers for their good conduct and brilliant valor. His majesty having conferred on them the dignity of Knighthood, addressed them in a long and patriotic speech!
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
St Domingo War
Fort Sabourin Capture
Prince Limbe Report
King Christophe
Haitian Military Action
What entities or persons were involved?
Prince Of Limbe
King (Christophe)
Where did it happen?
St. Domingo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
St. Domingo
Event Date
26th Of Feb. 1814
Key Persons
Prince Of Limbe
King (Christophe)
Outcome
capture of fort sabourin; garrison of 1500 men all captured or killed; many prisoners treated with lenity
Event Details
Detailed report from Prince of Limbe to King Christophe on capture of Fort Sabourin; no escapes; prisoners arrived at Sans Souci; levee on 12th of March to reward officers with Knighthood and patriotic speech