Mr. Barboza,

Thank you for reaching out to our office.

I apologize if you didn't hear back from someone when you reached out earlier in the year.

I have copied Katherine Thomas and Brian Symmes on this message, and they will follow up with you today, Friday, to discuss the request further.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, don't hesitate to let us know.

Sincerely,

Rob Godfrey

Office of Gov. Nikki Haley

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On Dec 10, 2015, at 10:58 PM, Maurice Barboza <mbarboza@libertyfunddc.com> wrote:

Dear Governor Haley,

I wrote to you about South Carolina's African American Revolutionary War patriots, and what a treasure they are, back on June 25, 2016.

There was no reply.

I'm hoping you will issue the proclamation honoring them described in the press release below and play a role in encouraging similar demonstrations of respect among the towns, cities and counties in the state.

All citizens would benefit by knowing how modern South Carolina came to be. It didn't start with the Civil Rights Movement or the fall of a flag but with the Revolutionary War and years of grinding away in the fashion of the ancestors.

Best wishes,

Maurice Barboza

National Mall Liberty Fund DC

www.libertyfunddc.com

703-299-0408

mbarboza@libertyfunddc.com

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Maurice A. Barboza
Phone: 703-299-0408
Email: mbarboza@libertyfunddc.com
Website: www.libertyfunddc.com
South Carolina Patriot Information

South Carolina: Happy Independence Day!

To commemorate December 14, 1782, monument group asks
state leaders, 46 counties and 293 municipalities to honor
121 forgotten African American Patriots

Washington, DC (December 10, 2015) -- For the past eight years, National Mall Liberty Fund DC has shared the names and hometowns of thousands of African American Revolutionary War veterans and patriots with 426 cities, towns and counties in five states, from Massachusetts to North Carolina.

On Monday (December 14), according to Maurice A. Barboza, founder, "we're asking every jurisdiction in South Carolina to show their Southern Pride in these patriots who mostly cannot be associated at this time with a community. So, in a way they are in need of a deserving embrace from the entire state." The group was pleased that aides to Senator Tim Scott met to discuss the 121 forgotten patriots of South Carolina two weeks ago.

Twelve known patriots can be associated with a county or a congressional district. Four patriots are from Orangeburg, three from Richland and one apiece from Spartanburg, Union (formerly Union District), Beaufort (formerly Granville County) Christ Church Parish and Barnwell (formerly Barnwell District).

Patriots once lived in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th congressional districts. Reps. Jim Clyburn (SC 6th) and Joe Wilson (SC 2nd) share seven patriots. Both represent one additional patriot from Beaufort and Barnwell counties, respectively. Rep. Mick Mulvaney (SC 5th) represents 15 who were at the decisive Battle of Cowpens according to the National Park Service. Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC 4th) represents patriot and poll tax protester Spencer Bolton who served under Gen. Francis Marion. From 1959 to 1961, patriot Oscar "Buddy" Marion was portrayed by actor Jordan Whitfield in the Walt Disney miniseries, "The Swamp Fox."

Two pieces of bipartisan U.S. legislation (2012 and 2014) empower Liberty Fund DC to create a memorial in Washington's Monumental Core to as many as 10,000 combatants and far more who performed patriotic acts that brought about the United States. Tens of thousands ran away from tyranny to freedom, including up to 25,000 South Carolinians.

"In a sense, Barboza said, South Carolina Independence Day is their day too. Those who sided with either the Americans or the British did so for reasons far different and far more complicated than others." John Biddie, who had served three years trying to expel the British, became a "refugee" when the state was overrun. However, he said he "never took protection," which the British promised. Thousands of others, hotly pursued by rebel masters, had no other alternative. December 14th meant evasion leading to a future elsewhere but nowhere in South Carolina.

Liberty Fund DC has posted documents to facilitate the commemoration: A fact sheet, a gubernatorial proclamation, a legislative joint resolution and resolutions for counties and municipalities. "We are urging action between the 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens on January 17, 2016, and the end of February, African American History Month," Barboza said. Over 30 years ago, President Reagan signed Public Law 98-245 that encourages communities "to issue proclamations" that enrich state, local and national history. Two former South Carolina congressmen cosponsored the legislation, Reps. Carroll Campbell (SC 4th) and Rep. Robert Tallon (SC 6th)

The group also is seeking the urgent support needed to persuade the U.S. Senate to approve H.R. 1949, the National Liberty Memorial Clarification Act. Intended to streamline the memorial design and positioning, the bill was approved unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives in September. The Senate Natural Resources Committee has taken no action so far.

Liberty Fund DC is recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit to which tax deductible contributions may be made at www.libertyfunddc.com. The group's achievements are exemplary; it has spent less than $4,000 since 2005 on activities others have not fully achieved with millions. "The project," Barboza said, "is anchored in the dedication of the design team and scores of volunteers and members of Congress and staff."

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From: Maurice Barboza [mailto:mbarboza@libertyfunddc.com]
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 5:19 PM
To: 'nikkihaley@gov.sc.gov'; 'JamesBurns@gov.sc.gov'; 'RobGodfrey@gov.sc.gov'; 'ChaneyAdams@gov.sc.gov'; 'KatherineVeldran@gov.sc.gov'
Cc: 'james.clyburn@mail.house.gov'; 'craig.link@mail.house.gov'; 'matthew.ellison@mail.house.gov'; 'yebbie.watkins@mail.house.gov'; 'ashli.palmer@mail.house.gov'; 'lindy.birch@mail.house.gov'; 'patrick.devlin@mail.house.gov'; 'amy.miller@mail.house.gov'
Subject: Over 100 African Americans from South Carolina served in the Revolutionary War and provided civilian assistance as patriots.

Dear Governor Haley,

At least 120 African Americans of South Carolina -- men and women -- served as soldiers, sailors and in civilian capacities during the Revolutionary War. Seven are connected to the 6th Congressional District of Rep. James Clyburn. His colleague from North Carolina, Rep. G.K. Butterfield, sponsored the legislation in the House.

They will be among tens of thousands who will be honored by a memorial on the National Mall for their struggle for liberty and independence. This project began so long ago that Senator Strom Thurmond was among the cosponsors in 1985. Finally, in 2012, the bill was approved by Congress in bipartisan fashion.

I would like an opportunity to explain the project to your aides to determine ways to educate the citizens of South Carolina.

With best wishes,

Maurice Barboza

National Mall Liberty Fund DC

www.libertyfunddc.com

703-299-0408

mbarboza@libertyfunddc.com

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“Supporters of the National Liberty Memorial must raise at least $6 million to fund the memorial’s design and construction.”

By Tom Jackman

Barboza’s mission is to raise awareness about the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War. At least 5,000 black soldiers, and possibly as many as 10,000, fought for independence from the British.

The efforts to document the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War were a result of the legal battle by his aunt, Lena Santos Ferguson, to join the DAR, and the group eventually compiled a vast volume of more than 6,600 African Americans, American Indians and those of mixed heritage who supported the fight for independence, called “Forgotten Patriots.”

But Barboza’s mission is far from done. Supporters of the National Liberty Memorial must raise at least $6 million to fund the memorial’s design and construction.

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