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    2. The Shame of the Nation": the Force of Re-Enslavement and the Law of "Slavery" Under the Regime of Jean-Louis Ferrand in Santo Domingo, 1804-1809

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Nessler,Graham (Author)
    Format:
    Journal Article
    Publication Date:
    2012-03
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Journal Title:
    NWIG: New West Indian Guide / Nieuwe West-Indische Gids
    Journal Title Details:
    86(1) : 5-28
    Notes:
    The article discusses the history of Santo Domingo (which was renamed the Dominican Republic) under the French General Jean-Louis Ferrand from 1804 through 1809. Particular focus is given to Ferrand's efforts, under the direction of the French Emperor Napoleon I, to re-enslave Santo Domingo and overthrow Haiti's ruler Toussaint Louverture. An overview of the slavery laws in Santo Domingo is provided. Ferrand's use of black Haitian captives as slaves, including the Haitians captured by the French who lived near the border with Santo Domingo, is provided.