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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03884 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1779 |
| Title | George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge about the Culper spy ring |
| Date | 5 February 1779 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Tallmadge, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Notes that although the Culper spy ring [which he addresses as "he"] does not propose giving any more information until the middle of March, he hopes if anything important comes up, he will be notified. Asks Tallmadge to communicate this. Samuel Culper was the code name for the spy network Tallmadge organized in New York City for Washington and in this letter, it is indicated as "C-- N.Y." Addressed to Tallmadge in the 2nd Regiment Light Dragoons, Durham, North Carolina. Severely foxed and discolored. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History President Spying Revolutionary War General Continental Army Codes and Signals |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Tallmadge, Benjamin (1754-1835) |
| Place written | Middle Brook, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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