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28 7bre 1803 [September 28, 1803]-6 Vendémiaire an 12 [September 29, 1803]. Manuscript copy of a letter to [George] Meade at Port au Prince. Arrived without accident; M. Forbes arrived shortly thereafter. News from Meade is upsetting. Believes that evacuation will soon happen. Goods left in Meade's care; will write later about what to do with the goods.

Box 63, Small Collections

9 8bre 1803 [October 9, 1803]. Manuscript record of a letter written to Dubuc at Rouen.

Box 63, Small Collections

19 8bre 1803 [October 19, 1803]-27 Vendémiaire an 12 [October 20, 1803]. Manuscript copy of a letter to M. Gosselin at Le Havre. Announced his arrival in his letter of 8 Fructidor an 11. Praising himself for getting out of Port au Prince and avoiding capture by the English. Advantageous sales but is losing money on account of damaged property. Had to leave goods at Port au Prince in the care of "Mr. Meade jeune, Négr. américain" because of the situation. Concerned about the food sent by M. Marliani, thinking that it May have been taken. Many of the ships evacuating Port au Prince were captured by the English, "qui se sont emparés des débris de la fortune des malheureux colons qui fuiaient [fuyaient] d’une terre encore fumante su sang des français!"

Box 63, Small Collections

21 Xbre 1803 [December 21, 1803]. Manuscript copy of a letter to G[eor]ge Meade at Port au Prince. Given notice of arrival. Saw J. G. Forbes, who left for "(New-York) Charleston" 19 or 20 days ago. "Il me fera plaisir que vous vous [entreseniez?] de moi avec M.r son frère R. B. Forbes & New-York." Give news directly or though New York. Will be staying in the country for a few years.

Box 63, Small Collections

26 Xbre 1803 [October 26, 1803]. Manuscript copy of a letter to M. Gosselin at La Havre. Sending copies of previous letters to Marliani; successful operations. Still has damaged cloth and doesn't know how to move it. Other unsold goods include handkerchiefs from Rouen (which aren't worn here), white napkins, and other cloth. Has decided to stay and will invest in Rubiou Savignais' coffee plantation. Hopes to double their capital through interest. St. Domingue is evacuated. Has been assured of compensation with added funds for requisitions made by the army. Mail through Spain to Havana, which comes every 15 days to St. Jago de Cuba.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Janvier 2 [January 2, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to Prévost at "Jamaïque." Heard captain Prévost had been captured during the evacuation of Capetown and that he'd been taken to Jamaica. Believes foodstuffs on the Union were requisitioned by the army and that payments on the merchandise had been made. Please send details and especially on those related to the coffee on board the Union. Not going to reflect on the loss of St. Domingue; would have to go far back to find the causes that resulted in such disastrous effects.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Janvier 2 [January 2, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to R. B. Forbes at New York. Takes the liberty of writing because he worked for R. B.'s brother J. G. Forbes. Left Meade in charge, to sell on behalf of the company L. Marliani & Co. Details provided and request for advisement. Better wait until France and England are in better understanding. Be discrete with correspondence on account of the situation at St. Domingue.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Janvier 11 [January 11, 1804]. Manuscript record of a letter written to Dubuc at Rouen.

Box 63, Small Collections

[1804 Janvier] 12 [January 12, 1804]. Manuscript copy of a letter to Marliani at Paris. Respecting communications about unsold goods from when Rousselin left Port au Prince--will have a loss on damaged merchandise. Has joined Gosselin and invested available funds in Robiou Savignais' coffee plantation. If Gosselin wishes to have capital, will satisfy the desire quickly. Will be staying at the plantation. Cannot return to France on account of the war and lack of means to conduct business there. More resources in the colonies. Regrets loss of St. Domingue; previous plans would have worked out except for the events putting the colony in the hands of the black people. Expects Marliani will be able to use his talents and knowledge to address his unsuccessful affairs at Port au Prince. Heard ships merchandise taken during the war were taken by the English. "J’en aurait bien du chagrin pour Mr. Ganderie & autres intéressés mais nous étions loin de prévoir les hostilités. Nous sommes malheureux & point coupables, cela seul fait votre excuse auprès de ceux qui nous ont confié leurs intérêts." Write via Spain.

Box 63, Small Collections

1804 Janvier 13 [January 13, 1804]. Manuscript record of a letter written to M. Servier at Paris.

Box 63, Small Collections