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The First Rhode Island Regiment

On February 14, 1778, the Rhode Island Assembly voted to allow every able-bodied negro, mulatto, Indian, or slave in the state to enlist into either of the Continental battalions that were being formed. The assembly further stipulated that every slave enlisting be immediately discharged from the service of his master or mistress and be freed.

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment at the Battle of Bloody Run Brook, August 28, 1778, courtesy of David Wagner.