The so-called Corps of Colonial Marines were slaves who during the War
of 1812 made their way to British war ships in the Chesapeake Bay, and
elsewhere, and were formed into a corps under Rear Admiral George Cockburn to
fight the Americans in return for a promise of freedom from the British once
America was defeated. Does anyone know of any study on the numbers, if any,
of Virginia slaves who bolted and joined up with the British during the War
of 1812?
Thanks.
JDS
Jeffrey Duke Southmayd
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