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Culper Spy Ring
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The Culper Spy Ring
Brayden May, Block 1
Ring's Background
Background
- Formed by Benjamin Tallmadge under command of George Washington.
- Was to serve as official Continental Army Spy Network.
- Lasted from 1778 to 1783
- Greatest achievements took place from 1778 to 1781.
Productivity
The Ring's Inception
- Washington wanted intel on British stationed in New York.
- Called upon Benjamin Tallmadge, living in the town of Sautaket on Long Island, to form a spy network.
Formation
Tallmadge's Recruits
Recruits
Recruited trustworthy people to act as official spies.
Some included:
- Abraham Woodhull
- Robert Townsend
- Caleb Brewster
- Anna Strong
- Austin Roe
Agent Aliases
Aliases
Spies also went by false names when spying asto not raise suspicion to their real name.
Some include:
- John Bolton (Ben Tallmadge)
- Sam Culper Sr. (Abraham Woodhull)
- Sam Culper Jr. (Robert Townsend)
Tactics to Spying
Spies also used various tactics when spying to avoid detection, such as writing in invisible ink and using 3-digit code names on important documents.
Tactics
Accomplishments
- Benedict Arnold
- French Troops
Achievements
Uncovering British Ambush
- Ben Tallmadge reported to George Washington on a British plan that would involve an ambush on newly arrived french troops under General Rochambeau.
- Washington brought his forces over the Hudson River to Rhode Island, and warded the attack.
French Troops
Arnold's Conspiring
- Ben Tallmadge also reported to Washington about the conspiring of Benedict Arnold.
- Colonial forces failed to seize Arnold, but seized and hanged John Andre, of whom Arnold was conspiring.
Benedict Arnold
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