The Sint Maarten UNESCO account identifies a 31 May 1848 letter from Dutch Commander Johannes Willem van Romondt concerning the escape from Diamond Estate. The correspondence records an attempt by colonial authority to control movement across the island’s border.
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The French commander’s reply was described as refusing to return people who reached French territory.
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The UNESCO account says people reaching French territory would be considered free.