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African Americans in the American Revolution: The Ethiopian Brigade & Liberty to Slaves

The Ethiopian Brigade was the brainchild of John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore, Royal Governor Lord Dunmore of Virginia. On November 7, 1775, he issued a proclamation that rattled the chains of slavery; that which fueled the economy of both the northern and southern thirteen rebellious British Colonies in North America.   Open warfare had …

Slavery in Colonial America: Interview with Lord Dunmore – Paradox of Freedom, & Slavery

Lord Dunmore, Royal Governor of Virginia, lays his knife and fork onto the plate before settling back in his chair.  What seemed like tight quarters when he first set foot on the frigate HMS Fowey some months back, his cabin has now become quite comfortable like an old hunting frock.  Accepting his second glass of …