Author

Publication

1879 - J. Murray, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

94,500 words, Guess

Page Count

378 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • LCCBV3269.W5 S5 1879
  • LCCF76 .R52

Description

The author shows that there was no regiment of slaves from Rhode Island, but that under a law in force February-June 1778 about 90 slaves were enlisted and freed, their masters being recompensed by the state. They were incorporated in the 1st Rhode Island continental line, and their conduct at the battle of Rhode Island and elsewhere is investigated. Olney, originally in the 2d Rhode Island regiment, became lieutenant colonel of the 1st, when the two were consolidated, and commanded the regiment the closing years of the war.

Subjects

Topics

SlaveryHistoryBiographyMissionariesUnited StatesRegimental historiesWilson, John, 1804-1875

Places

People

John Wilson (1804-1875)

Genres

  • Biography

Other Editions

  • The life of John Wilson, D.D., F.R.S.J. Murray1879

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