"Noll's illustrations bring the tale to life,
giving a human face to harsh conditons
and battles."

"A thoroughly documented, endearing testimony of the roles of African American patriots. I highly recommend this book for young children."

                Charles L Brockson -
                   Temple University

Valley Forge
In the winter of 1777, Rhode Island's dwindling troops were nearing the end of their enlistment. In Feb, 1778, the Rhode Island Legislature passed a bill creating a new 1st Rhode Island Regiment. The law stated that "every able-bodied Negro, mulatto, or Indian man-slave" could enlist. Rhode Island would pay owners for their slaves. At the end of the war, the slaves would be free men.