A rough draught of Fort St. George / 1780.

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A rough draught of Fort St. George / 1780.

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Plan of fort on the south side of Long Island, taken by surprise by a detachment of troops under the command of Major Tallmadge on the 23rd of November, 1780.

1 p. ; 40 x 32 cm.

Connecticut Historical Society

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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...

Fort St. George (Long Island, N.Y.)

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