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The Forgotten Black Doctor of Revolution | Hartford News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
A forgotten hero of the Revolutionary War, Doctor Cuff Saunders, was a Black physician who fought for freedom—and for his country—despite the odds. Enlisting in 1777, he became one of the few Black doctors among enlisted men, rising to assist the surgeon general. His story reveals how slave owners exploited wartime laws to send enslaved people to fight in exchange for freedom, often abandoning them afterward. Many, like Saunders, saw the war as a path to liberty—even if it meant risking everything. But freedom didn’t guarantee security: after the war, Saunders died young, and his wife Phillis fought for six years to secure a meager pension. His story is a powerful reminder of the overlooked contributions of Black soldiers—and the long road to recognition. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1e3ce0b2705d5d98