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Description and Holding Information
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Saunders, Haytian Papers, 1816
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Haytian papers; A collection of the very interesting proclamations, and other documents; Together with some account of the rise, progress, and
present state of the Kingdon of Hayti; With a preface by Prince Sanders, agent for the Haytian government: n.a., xv+228p, London, W. Reed, 1816. (At head of
title: By authority. Frontpiece: Portrait of Prince Saunders. This celebrated collection of translations of rare documents bearing upon the early
governance of Haiti was edited, as clarified in the TOC, by Prince Sanders {d. 1840, aka Saunders}, Haitian envoy to the British Crown. A brief TOC is
provided on the second unnumbered leaf after the title page. Although it is not mentioned in the TOC, the text of the “Code Henry,” promulgated by King
Henri Christophe, is reprinted by Sander on pp. vii-xiv of the prefaceOther principal contents are: Proclamation from First Consul, Bonaparte,
calling on citizens of Haiti to rally to the French Commander, pp. 1-3; Correspondence between the French commanders, Leclerc, Vilton and Hardy, and the
Haitian commander, Christophe, pp. 4-54; Narrative of the accession of Their Royal Majesties to the throne of Hayti, pp. 55-98; State of Hayti,
Proclamation of Henri Christophe, President to the armed forces, Oct. 8, 1810, pp. 99-123; Constitutional law of the Council of State which establishes royalty
in Hayti, Apr. 4, 1811, and provides a constitution for the Kingdom, pp. 124- 139; Proclamation of the new constitution and explanation of same to
the people, pp. 139-153; Kingdom of Hayti , Manifesto {in effect “Inaugural Address”} of the King, Sept. 18, 1814, pp. 154-182; Description of the
independence anniversary celebration of 1816, pp. 183-191; Reflections of the editor, pp. 192-197; Royal Gazette of Hayti, issue of Jan. 4, 1816, with
description of independence anniversary festivities and a reprint of the Royal Proclamation, Jan. 1, 1816, pp. 198-214; Reflections on the abolition of
the slave trade, pp. 215-223; Tribute to The African Institution, with a list of its President, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Auditors, pp.
224-228.)
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Title:
Haytian papers : a collection of the very interesting proclamations and other official documents : together with some account of the rise, progress, and present state of the kingdom of Hayti / with a preface by Prince Sanders [i.e. Saunders], Esq.
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OCLC Number:
684824450
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Available Volumes
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| Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
| Volume 1 | | Yes | No |
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