I took up arms for the freedom of my color. It is our own - we

I took up arms for the freedom of my color. It is our own - we will defend it or perish.

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Toussaint Louverture

Haitian - Leader May 20, 1743 - April 7, 1803

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I shall not remind you, Citizen-Directors, of all I have done for the triumph of liberty, the prosperity of St. Domingo, the glory of the French Republic; nor will I protest to you my attachment to our mother country, to my duties; my respect to the constitution, to the laws of the Republic, and my submission to the government.

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The heads of regiments are required to see that the troops join in prayer morning and evening as far as the service will permit.

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