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Corps of Colonial Marines and Virginia
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Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:16:51 EST
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       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


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