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Document 4.2 – Toussaint L’Ouverture and the Haitian Revolution

Toussaint L’Ouverture portrait.

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Declaration of Camp Turel.

Brothers and Friends:

I am Toussaint L’Ouverture. My name is perhaps known to you. I have undertaken to avenge you. I want liberty and equality to reign throughout St. Domingue. I am working toward that end. Come and join me, brothers, and combat by our side for the same cause.

Your very humble and obedient servant,
(Signed)
Toussaint Louverture.
General of the armies of the king, for the public good