Student Duke found document in Haiti 's National Archives . Pamphlet , dated late January , is only known record of British independence declaration . London , England ( CNN ) -- This declaration was sent to the British government by Haiti 's first independent leader . The first eight pages are titled `` Liberte ou La Mort , '' or `` Freedom or Death . ''
Student Duke found document in Haiti 's National Archives . Pamphlet , dated late January , is only known record of British independence declaration . This declaration was sent to the British government by Haiti 's first independent leader . The first eight pages are titled `` Liberte ou La Mort , '' or `` Freedom or Death . ''