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Faithful readers of this column are very familiar with my call to locate a modern-day “Black Regiment.” The Black Regiment was a moniker affixed to those patriot preachers of colonial America who thundered forth the message of liberty and freedom, and without whose leadership our War for Independence would never have been waged--or won. One can see our Black Regiment web page here.

Well, today’s column takes the call one step further. Not only did colonial preachers rally to the cause of freedom and independence, but so did hundreds of colonial businessmen. Without a doubt, had not committed shopkeepers, physicians, lawyers, bankers, merchants, ranchers, and businessmen of all types assisted our fight for independence, the cause would certainly have been lost..