Your English teacher organized a school play about New York patriots like Hercules Mulligan? That is neat to know! I bet you had fun. I’m so glad to know that this article was helpful to you, and that you are inspired by the story of Hercules and Cato in your speaking engagements.

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I agree; so many “little people” helped forge this great nation who, though unknown to us, were indispensable to our nation’s independence.

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There was a lot of controversy because he gave the only Black kid in the class the lead. Everyone said “I should be Cato” but not until I read THIS article did I know Cato was Black. The real teacher story here is that Now I publicly speak a lot and I love it but before each speech I mumble to myself; “Hugh and Cato we must get the Constitutional Curant to the Sons of Liberty.” Cato replies, “That’s easier said than done Sir…

Good to know he was a REAL patriot!

I also loved the narrative on Hercules Mulligan. Although I consider myself a student of the beginnings of our country, I did not know of him until now.

As someone else posted, there are probably many more underground patriots that contributed to the success of our country, that we will never learn about. Thank God that they risked everything to do so!

I think Hercules had a cool name too. I hope you are able to find the book about him. It’s an old book, and I don’t think it is in wide circulation, unfortunately. Big state libraries would be a good place to look for it and request it.

Happy reading, and best regards!