Adenaw family papers, 1915-1946.

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Adenaw family papers, 1915-1946.

Deeds relating to the former Benjamin Tallmadge store property on North Street, Litchfield, Conn., later owned in the 20th century by the Adenaws.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8002586

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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...

Adenaw family.

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