Tallmadge family papers, 1756-1932.

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Tallmadge family papers, 1756-1932.

1756-1932

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A small collection of papers of the Tallmadge and related families, including genealogical information on the Tallmadge and Farnsworth families; a few papers of Benjamin Tallmadge including letters to his daughter and a copy of his autobiography containing an extensive discussion of his Revolutionary War military career; materials on the military career of George T. Balch; a few deeds to land in Boston; and an undated list of wearing apparel belonging to Mrs. M. Tallmadge.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7278920

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Tallmadge (Family : Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835)

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Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) acted as principal director of George Washington's secret service from 1778-1783, after the death of Nathan Hale. He won distinction as a field officer, notably at the capture of Fort St. George, Long Island, in 1780. With his leadership, Washington was able to create a strong and successful chain of spies throughout the New York area, beginning the secret service in America. These agents, primarily the Culper Spy Ring, gathered information for Washington, which gr...

Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835

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Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) acted as principal director of George Washington's secret service from 1778-1783, after the death of Nathan Hale. He won distinction as a field officer, notably at the capture of Fort St. George, Long Island, in 1780. With his leadership, Washington was able to create a strong and successful chain of spies throughout the New York area, beginning the secret service in America. These agents, primarily the Culper Spy Ring, gathered information for Washington, which gr...

Balch, George Thatcher 1824-1894

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Farnsworth family.

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