In 1777, George Washington allowed the enlistment of members of this group into the Continental Army.
Jews
Free blacks
Indians
British deserters
Free blacks. Although in 1775 he issued an order that “no stroller, Negro or vagabond” was to be enlisted, Washington was always short of manpower for his armies and 1776 he had allowed enlistment of free blacks with military experience. One year later he dropped the requirement to have military experience.