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This document provides a historical overview of the French side of Saint Martin island. It notes that in 1648, the Treaty of Concordia established the border between the French and Dutch quarters, with France inhabiting the coast facing Anguilla and St. Martin North, and the Dutch inhabiting the south coast of St. Martin. For over 150 years afterward, the border was uncertain due to wars between European powers. It was not stable until the early 1800s, except for an ongoing dispute over Oyster Pond Bay. The document highlights the slave economy that supported industries like cotton, indigo, and sugar cane production until abolition between 1833-1863. Saint Martin's status changed over time, becoming a French