The Olive Tree of Peace

The pamphlet announces that King Henry has sent four dignitaries, the comte du Trou, the baron de Dessalines, the baron de Ferrier and the chevalier d'Édouard Michaux, to bring the olive tree of peace to the Ouest and Sud. It reproduces the letter dated at the Palais Royal de Sans-Souci in February 1815, year twelve of independence, and signed by the comte de Limonade.

The letter warns that an attack by French forces is expected and says the King regards only the white French and the former colonists as enemies. It offers Pétion six terms: oblivion of the past, a sincere union, conservation of his rank and command, conservation of the ranks and posts of generals, magistrates and officers, admission to the hereditary nobility, and a guarantee of property. The messengers brought eight state documents, including the King's manifesto of September 18, 1814 and a general plan of defense. The letter also refers to the arrest at Cap-Henry of the French spy Franco Médina.