The Revolution and Early Republic

The Gladstone collection evinces the active participation of enslaved and free black men in the American independence movement. The earliest manuscripts in the collection are pay vouchers that the State of Connecticut issued to black soldiers who served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Several related documents concern the distribution of clothing to these soldiers. There is also a record of a tax levied to procure a man for three years of army service. “Negroes” Pompey and Moses are included on the list of individuals to be taxed. Pay vouchers issued to white officers (1818-1819) include compensation for the care of enslaved men and boys who accompanied them.
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Light Artillery, African-American servants, Oct. 1818
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Light Artillery, African-American servants, Oct. 1818
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Infantry, African-American servant, 31 Dec. 1819
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Infantry, African-American servant, 31 Dec. 1819
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Light Artillery, African-American servant, 31 July 1818
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Light Artillery, African-American servant, 31 July 1818
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Infantry, African-American servant, 27 July 1818
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 8th Regiment, United States Infantry, African-American servant, 27 July 1818
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 1st Lieutenant Webb, 8th Regiment, United States Infantry, African-American servant Ceasar, June 1818
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Officer's pay voucher, 1st Lieutenant Webb, 8th Regiment, United States Infantry, African-American servant Ceasar, June 1818
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War document, "Sir, Please to pay Prince Negro two pounds for his clothing destroyed by the enemy," state of Connecticut, signed with "x," 28 June 1777
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War document, "Sir, Please to pay Prince Negro two pounds for his clothing destroyed by the enemy," state of Connecticut, signed with "x," 28 June 1777
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War pay voucher, state of Connecticut, Bristol Cesar who served in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army, in upper left "cold Nigar," 1780-1789
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War pay voucher, state of Connecticut, Bristol Cesar who served in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army, in upper left "cold Nigar," 1780-1789
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War pay vouchers (four), state of Connecticut; Juba Freeman had served on the Continental line, 1782-1789
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War pay vouchers (four), state of Connecticut; Juba Freeman had served on the Continental line, 1782-1789
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War documents, three pay vouchers and a financial paper with notes, Cuff Freeman had served on the Continental line for Connecticut, 1780-1789 , undated.
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War documents, three pay vouchers and a financial paper with notes, Cuff Freeman had served on the Continental line for Connecticut, 1780-1789 , undated.
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William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War pay voucher, Connecticut line of the Continental Army, Prince George, June 1781
William A. Gladstone Afro-American Military Collection: Revolutionary War pay voucher, Connecticut line of the Continental Army, Prince George, June 1781
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