Culper Spy Ring: A Brief Overview from Beginning to the End

By History Encounters

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During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington relied on intelligence given by the American espionage network known as the Culper Spy Ring. George Washington appointed Major Benjamin Tallmadge chief of military intelligence in November 1778. His mission was to establish a spy network in New York City, the location of the British headquarters. The Culper Spy Ring was active in and around New York City for five years, during which time no member of the network was ever exposed.

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Ched Ed
• Release date: Apr 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224899234

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Culper Spy Ring

A Brief History from Beginning to the End

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CONTENTS

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Knowlton's Rangers

Chapter Three: Nathan Hale

Chapter Four: Formation of the Culper Spy Ring

Chapter Five: Operation of the Spy Ring

Chapter Six: Warning the French at Newport

Chapter Seven: Benedict Arnold’s Treason

Chapter Eight: What happened to the members of the Culper Spy Ring?

Chapter Nine: George Washington

Chapter Ten: 20th-century Disclosures

Chapter Eleven: Conclusion

Chapter Twelve: Discussion Question

Chapter Thirteen: Quiz Question

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Chapter One

Introduction

Major Benjamin Tallmadge formed the Culper Spy Ring in 1778 at General George Washington's behest, and it spied for Washington on Long Island and in New York City during the Revolutionary War. Codes and aliases were employed to hide the identity of the members.

George Washington wrote to Major Benjamin Tallmadge from Stony Brook University on September 24, 1779, entitled his letter Matters of Business to his Friend in Satuket, and mentions a meeting with the Thai ambassador. Washington, who sorely required information regarding British activity on Long Island and near New York City to shape his military strategy, provides us with insights and exposes his own tips for acquiring such information in this letter. Washington