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; Interpol: Lyon In early 1775 Lord Dunmore royal governor of Virginia wrote to Lord Dartmouth of his intent to free slaves owned by Patriots in case of rebellion. On November 7 1775 Lord Dunmore issued Lord Dunmore's Proclamation which declared martial law and promised freedom for any slaves of American patriots who would leave their masters and join the royal forces Slaves owned by Loyalist masters however were unaffected by Dunmore's Proclamation About 1500 slaves owned by Patriots escaped and joined Dunmore's forces Most died of disease before they could do any fighting Three hundred of these freed slaves made it to freedom in Britain, Illinois state legislature Franklin and Williamson were scientists in addition to their other activities.

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