Formation of a Multiracial Army Led by Edward Nichols

This chapter discusses the formation of a multiracial army, led by a white officer named Edward Nichols, to fight against slavery and protect the rights of indigenous North Americans. It highlights Nichols' background, service in the Royal Navy, and his involvement in the abolitionist movement, including attacking slave ships in the Bahamas. The chapter also explores the reaction of the American press to the collaboration of white, black, and indigenous soldiers in the war.