Napoleon's troops, under the command of his…

October 1801 CE

Napoleon's troops, under the command of his brother-in-law, General Charles Emmanuel Leclerc, are to seize control of the island by diplomatic means, proclaiming peaceful intentions, and keeping secret his orders to deport all black officers.

Meanwhile, Toussaint is preparing for defense and ensuring discipline.

This may have contributed to a rebellion against forced labor led by his nephew and top general, Moïse, in October 1801.

It is violently repressed with the result that not all of Saint-Domingue will automatically be on Toussaint's side when the French ships arrive.

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Charles Leclerc View → Hyacinthe Moïse View → Napoleon View → Toussaint Louverture View →

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Saint Domingue, French Colony of View → Spain, Bourbon Kingdom of View → Britain, Kingdom of Great View → United States of America (US, USA) (Philadelphia PA) View → French First Republic View → Santo Domingo (French Colony) View →

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French Revolution View → Haitian Revolution View → French Revolutionary Wars, or “Great French War” View → First Coalition, War of the View → Toussaint L'Ouverture, Revolt of View → Knives, War of View → Haitian French War of 1801-03 View →

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Slaves View →

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Labor and Service View → Conflict View → Mayhem View → Custom and Law View →

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