In Hayti

Hayti, an archaic spelling of Haiti, historically referred to the island of Hispaniola, or more specifically, the western third of the island currently occupied by the Republic of Haiti. The phrase "In Hayti" would generally denote location or events occurring within that geographic area, often referencing the time period before and after the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) and before the more standardized spelling "Haiti" became prevalent in English. The usage typically indicates a historical context, particularly in older documents, literature, or discussions of the colonial era and the early years of the independent nation. The term may also appear in translations of works originally written in languages that retain a similar spelling.