James Armistead, an African American slave ?

James Armistead, an African American slave whose Virginia owner allowed him to enlist under Lafayette. He was the General's valet, but was also a spy. During the 1781 Battle of Yorktown, disguised as a fugitive slave, he gathered critical intelligence for

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1780s Allowed Armistead Blacks Critical Enlist Enslaved Espionage Fugitive Intelligence Lafayette Valet Yorktown

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