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Birth
James Armistead was born into slavery in New Kent, Virginia -
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Joins army
After getting permission from his master James went to the army. -
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Spy on Cornwallis
He would relay information to General Lafayette about the British plans. -
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Battle of Yorktown
He helped give information to General Lafayette, which helped them win the battle. -
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Gets grant to freedom
With the recomendation of General Lafeyattte he was granted his freedom. -
Death
James Armistead Lafayette died a free man, in his farm around New Kent, Virginia.
