Document Preview Sharing and Export Tools Something missing? Found an error? Let us know. Report an issue Document FormatNewspaper “In 1778, Former Slaves Saved the Day.” Description.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Author and any Contributors to the publication.Black troops in the 1st R.I. Regt. in the Battle of R.I.Author and Contributors.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Author and any Contributors to the publication.Bradby, Marie A.Date Published1975Subject(s).cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Topics related to the publicationBattle of Rhode Island, 1778. | Rhode Island -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns. | United States. Continental Army--African American troops. | United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment, 1st.PublisherProvidence JournalPlace Of PublicationProvidence, R.I.Holdings.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Where a physical copy of the publication can be found.Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence.Physical Description.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}May include volumes, number of pages, dimensions.3p.Is Part Of.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}Where the published source is physically or logically included.RIer (Aug. 24, 1975), 14-16.Periodical Title.cls-1{fill:#fff;}.cls-2{fill:#a12b42;}The title of the periodical in which this resource is published.Rhode Islander - Providence Sunday Journal Continue browsing “General Glover’s Role in the Battle of Rhode Island.” “Maker of Schools and Benedictine Monk: The Life of John Byron Diman.” Back to items list