UNESCO records 28 May 1848 as the end of slavery in the French territories. The adjacent Dutch territory remained under slavery until 1863, creating a border people could use to claim freedom.
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What did the French commander’s 20 June 1848 response state?
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The response rejected the Dutch request to return people who had crossed into French territory.
Dutch Sint Maarten abolished slavery at the same time as French Saint Martin.
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Dutch emancipation took effect on 1 July 1863, fifteen years later.