 He attended Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1773–77 and, despite the disruptions caused by the Revolutionary War, for a time afterwards pursued theological studies as a graduate resident.After graduation Freeman prepared a company of men from Cape Cod for service in the Revolutionary army.In 1780 Freeman chartered a small ship bearing a cartel (a safe-conduct) and took his sister and brother to Quebec to rejoin their father, who lived there at that time.