“In 1778, Former Slaves Saved the Day.” Back Metadata Thumbnail Share Title"In 1778, Former Slaves Saved the Day."DescriptionBlack troops in the 1st R.I. Regt. in the Battle of R.I.Author and ContributorsBradby, Marie A.Date Published1975Document FormatNewspaperSubject(s)Battle 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.HoldingsRhode Island Historical Society, Providence.Physical Description3p.Is Part OfRIer (Aug. 24, 1975), 14-16.Periodical TitleRhode Islander - Providence Sunday JournalPlaceRhode IslandCoverage_temporal1778CNEB_ID1166DatePublishedClean1975 Continue browsing “Women and the Battle for Rhode Island.” A Brief History of St. Mary’s Church, South Portsmouth, & Holy Cross Chapel, Middletown, Rhode Island, 1843-1916. Back to items list
