Discussions & Plans for English & American Recognition of & Trade With St. Domingo [Haiti]
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Discussions & Plans for English & American Recognition of & Trade With St. Domingo [Haiti]
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Notes that the situation of St. Domingo [Haiti, now in slave revolt] poses some dangers to American interests, but also opportunities. Mentions discussion with Lord Grenville of England regarding concerted English and American action regarding Haiti, in which comparisons to American slaves were discussed. Says that a common opinion was not agreed upon, other than a strong feeling that each country should respect the other's wishes with regards to St. Domingo. Grenville believes the colony will achieve independence, and wishes to establish trade with the new nation in order to prevent its depending on piracy. They believe that Dominican independence will inevitably affect France's other Caribbean holdings, perhaps leading to the wholesale downfall of the colonial system in that region. Speaks of a proposed company to oversee trade with the new nation, but notes this would be seen as a monopoly by American merchants; discusses various solutions for dividing trade between Great Britain and America and treaties with Toussaint L'Overture, the Dominican leader. Assures Pickering that the English are prepared to cooperate with the Americans in this matter.
year created
1799
month created
01
day created
10
author
sent from location
London
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 04/08/1799.
notable person/group
Timothy Pickering
Rufus King
Lord Grenville
Toussaint L'Overature
notable location
London
St. Domingo
Haiti
England
Dominican
France
Caribbean
notable item/thing
revolt
interests
opportunities
slaves
slavery
opinion
public opinion
common opinion
colony
independence
trade
new nation
piracy
merchants
document number
1799011040201
page start
10
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In image | In source | Location in source | |
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[view document] (21 pages) | IDG01 (21 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 394 |
Document names
Type | Name | Location | Notes |
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Author | Rufus King | London | [n/a] |
Recipient | Timothy Pickering | [unknown] | [n/a] |