The present state of Haiti (Saint-Domengo), with notes on its agriculture, commerce, legislation, religion, finance, and population, was written by James Franklin, a merchant. This paper examines the political, economic and socio-cultural situation in Haiti, a former French colony also known as Saint-Domingue. The author conducts a detailed analysis of the country's agricultural sector, describes trade relations, laws, religious beliefs, the financial system and population dynamics in Haiti. This book is a valuable source for understanding the history and present of this Caribbean nation.